In fact, the easiest meals of all have hit record popularity. The average American eats out for 136 meals a year, most of that take-out. The most popular entrees include pizza, sandwiches, steak, hamburgers and macaroni and cheese. Nutrition experts at UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas say nutritious food doesn't have to be difficult to prepare, and it can taste good, too. The supermarket salad bar contains a variety of fruits and vegetables that are already cut up, ready for a snack or a quick stir-fry.
Lean meats cook quickly in the broiler or on the grill.
If you're eating out, choose baked potatoes over French fries, grilled chicken instead of fried chicken and veggie pizza instead of pepperoni. You don't have to eliminate treats entirely. If you're careful about what you eat most of the time, you can indulge every so often without worry. Other Topics Health Watch is intended to provide general information only and should not replace the advice of a medical professional. You should contact your physician if you have questions about any of these topics.