> wrote in message
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> OK, as stated in another thread, I'm trying to eat "better." [...]
> I've been doing French toast, eggs, sandwiches....but it's all gettiing
> very boring. I do make batches of stews and soups, then freeze
> individual servings, but again, I'm getting tired of it and would like
> something different.
>
> Any suggestions?

Main Protein
-Chicken breast/quarter or Turkey breast, grilled with herb rub, or pan
seared with a little olive oil and garlic and then simmered, covered, until
done. For a twist, introduce another liquid during simmer phase like:
teriyaki sauce, stock, flavored vinaigrette-type dressing. It will reduce
for a nice sauce/coating. Chicken quarters are less expensive than breasts.
Turkey breasts are usually cheaper than chicken breasts and are higher in
protein and lower in fat. Buy a whole chicken and roast it yourself and eat
it for a few meals for a big savings.
-Tuna salad
-Pork chop/loin broiled with herb rub, probably brined for best flavor
-Crab but not so much butter
-Lamb, leg, roasted. Lamb prices vary with location, too.
-Salmon, baked or grilled. This may be expensive depending where you live.
-Oatmeal for breakfast. Add blueberries or raisins.
-Yogurt for breakfast and snacks during the day. Calcium is important if
you are trying to lose/maintain weight.

Sides
-Broccoli or asparagus. Steam or drizzle with a very little olive oil and
nuke for a few minutes. Broccoli is more economical than asparagus.
-Spinach salad. May garnish with a little feta cheese and/or nuts and/or
thin fruit (apple,pear) slices and a light dressing/vinaigrette.
-Black beans and rice
-Sauteed greens (spinach, turnip greens, collard greens, kale, mustard
greens etc) A little olive oil and garlic in the pan, add greens and stir
until wilted.
-Red beans and rice
-Lettuce salad. Can add peppers, radishes, endive, cucumber, spinach,
olives, tomatoes, other greens, nuts, etc.
-Whole grain breads.
-Small potatoes. Steam in covered pan. Remove water. Allow potatoes to dry
over heat. Add a little butter and shake pan to coat potatoes. Squeeze in
some lemon juice. Shake pan again. Eat.

Desserts
-Pound cake

Snacks
-Yogurt
-Almonds
-Fruit

Those are my suggestions. You didn't specify what type of healthy. I've
favored high-protein and lower carbs/lower-fat in this list as well as
considering cost. I am not a dietician.

-Matt