Healthy Quick Dinner Suggestions

All of the suggestions below contain the following:

  • Average calories for women: 390
  • Average calories for men: 515

The additional suggestions for men are simply because men generally need a higher amount of calories than women.

Lentil Soup with French Bread

Heat 1-1/2 cups of lentil soup (canned is fine). Serve with a large slice of French bread (bout the size of a woman's hand), spread with 2-teaspoons of margarine. Serve with one-half cup of red bell pepper strips. (Men: Have an apple for dessert).

Pizza

Have one slice of a large pizza (14-inch - not thick crust) topped with two vegertables, such as mushrooms and green bell pepper. Add a salad with 1-cup of mixed greens, one-half cup of chopped vegetables and 2-tablespoons of reduced calorie dressing. (Men: Add a 12-ounce light beer).

Pasta Dinner

Microwave a frozen pasta dinner of 300 to 330 calories, such as Healthy Choice Manicotti with Three Cheeses. Add a salad with 1-cup of mixed greens, one-half cup of chopped vegetables and 1-1/2 tablespoons of low calorie dressing. (Men: Add one-half tablespoon of dressing and an orange).

Wendy's Chili

Have a large chili and a side salad; use one-third packet of fat free French dressing. (Men: Top the chili with 2-tablespoons of shredded Cheddar cheese, and have three packs of saltines).

Dinner at the Mall

At Schlotzsky's Deli, have the small Dijon Chicken sandwich from the "Light and Flavorful menu, plus a small Garden Salad with one-third packet of light Italian dressing. (Men: Have the small Santa Fe Chicken, Chicken Club or Corned Beef sandwich and the same salad).

See also:
Belly Bytes (Brand name foods that are good for your belly!)

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