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Tips for preparing Fresh + Fast meals in the home:

Plan your meals ahead.
Take a few minutes each week to plan your menus.  This will allow you the time to schedule quick and easy healthy meals.
 

Cruise the grocery store with a list.
A grocery list will ensure that you bring home everything you need to prepare the tasty and nutritious meals you planned—and help you to not load up on unneeded items.
 

Choose seasonal produce and pick the brightest colours that you can.
Buying fruits and vegetables in season lets you enjoy peak flavour at modest cost. Buy asparagus in the spring, peaches in the late summer, and apples in autumn. When the price of fresh produce is high, frozen fruit and vegetables are usually an economical choice 
 

Equip your kitchen for low fat food preparation.
A steamer for vegetables helps retain their flavour and nutrients without added fat; a pan with a  rack allows the fat to drip away from meat to help you achieve low fat, flavoursome food.
 

Use cooking methods that do not add extra fat to the dish.
Let the BBQ be your best friend, it’s great for summer entertaining and marinated meat grilled is perfect with a healthy salad.  Alternatively baking is a healthy option when cooking meat.
 

Learn to use spices and herbs to kick up the flavour. 
Parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme are classic herbs that you will savour as well as adding flavour to your favourite dishes.