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How to Choose Healthy Premade Items at the Grocery Store
Premade items are foods that are cooked or made ahead of time and packaged for sale. This also includes foods that are made in the deli area of a grocery store. However, not all premade items may be the healthiest option for you and your family. You don’t have to sacrifice nutrition for time. Here are some tips on how to choose healthy premade items at the grocery store. How to Choose Healthy Premade Items at the Grocery Store Deli and Meat Departments The deli section at the grocery store is a great place to find healthy premade items. You can pick up hot meals or a variety of cold foods like
Sicilian Olive Salad
This cracked olive medley is a family favorite that is popular both in Calabria and Sicily. Sicilian Castelvetrano olives are becoming readily available in major supermarkets now, and if you have access to those, they are a great choice for this salad. Many Italian-American delis sell “Sicilian Colossal” olives, which also work well. You can toss a few tablespoons of this mixture into hot pasta in the winter, or chilled rice or quinoa in warner weather. It's also a great way to dress up ordinary vegetables, seafood, and meat. This recipe comes from The Mediterranean Diabetes Cookbook.
Sesame Soy Salad Dressing
Making your own salad dressing at home is quick and easy, and it allows you to control salt, sugar, and other ingredients.
Raspberry Vinaigrette
Making your own salad dressing at home is quick and easy, and it allows you to control salt, sugar, and other ingredients.
Fresh Vegetable Summer Rolls
Fresh summer rolls are easy to make. Here, tofu replaces the Vietnamese shrimp filling for a vegetarian version of the classic and popular dish. Enjoy a small amount of low-sodium peanut or chili sauce for dipping, if desired.
Korean BBQ-Inspired Baked Salmon
The Korean BBQ-inspired sauce on this salmon has that ideal balance of sweet, salty, tangy, and spicy. The sweetness comes naturally from fruit, not added sugars. You could also use this sauce on chicken: bake boneless, skinless chicken thighs without the sauce for 15 minutes, then brush on the sauce and bake for another 15 minutes, or until cooked through.
Asian Pork Chops
Regular soy sauce contains wheat and gluten, so if you need to follow a gluten-free diet, make sure you purchase gluten-free soy sauce for this recipe. This dish pairs well with our Asian Kale Slaw recipe.
Asian Chicken Salad
Tired of taking the same boring lunch to work every day? Most people burnout when trying to eat healthy because they don’t vary their foods enough. Try this delicious salad for a great-tasting change.
Yaya’s Vegetable Paella
Most paellas are made with seafood or chicken, but this vegetarian version is still tasty and authentic. You can also add additional non-starchy vegetables to the mix if you want!
Veggie Spring Rolls with Peanut Sauce
This recipe makes a great appetizer, but add some lean protein such as chicken or pork to the rolls and you have a light meal. To save time, use bagged coleslaw mix with cabbage and carrots.