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One of the best habits you can keep when you’re trying to maintain a healthy weight is to cook your own dinners. Home-cooked meals tend to be healthier than ready-made options, take out or going out to eat because they tend to be more nutritious and contain less fatty ingredients. Getting into the habit of cooking healthy meals for yourself and your family might be hard to keep up with, so these simple and nutritious recipes are a great way to get started and maintain the momentum:
Broccoli, Ricotta & Potato Frittata
Frittatas are an excellent dinner option that is too often overlooked. If done correctly, a frittata can hit just about every main food group - and taste great. This cheesy, broccoli frittata is very simple to make and only requires a few common ingredients.
Get the full recipe: BBC Good Food
Baked Salmon In Foil
Salmon is one of the best dinners because it is high in omega-3 and other essential nutrients your body needs to maintain health. This easy recipe only takes a half hour to make and is very simple to follow.
Get the full recipe: Well Plated
Cilantro Shrimp With Zucchini Noodles
This low-calorie, low-carb meal tastes like it’s restaurant quality, thanks to the powerful cilantro and lime seasoning. It is a refreshing dinner for a hot summer day, and takes under an hour to prepare.
Get the full recipe: Eat Well 101
Poached Ginger Chicken
This poached chicken recipe is a great way to boost your metabolism, thanks to the ginger in its seasoning. Plus, poaching chicken is one of the best ways you can prepare it because it doesn’t require any added oil or fat.
Get the full recipe: Food Network