HEALTHY MEALS TO COOK AT HOME

OVERVIEW

In this post, see healthy meal ideas to cook at home, healthy meals for picky eats,
healthy meals on a budget, and more.

Each recipe has a ready to go grocery list!

The time is now for discovering healthy meals to cook at home. Whatever your excuse is… there’s an answer for that.

No time? We’re sharing quick, easy, and healthy meals.
Fussy about food? We’ve got healthy meals for picky eaters.
Worried about your wallet? See our healthy meals on a budget.

We know that not everyone is a chef ready for a feature on the show Chopped. As busy professionals ourselves that have a life outside of cooking and meal-prepping, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite recipes to help you cook and eat well. These are simple healthy meals to cook at home… arguably, the best healthy meals to cook at home!

They’re easy to prepare, and more importantly… they taste good. When it tastes good, you feel good — it’s a win! In our BUENA lists, we share all of the ingredients you need, the recipe details, and any other items you might need to quickly and efficiently re-energize your body.

You can save an entire BUENA list to re-use the recipe again, order the ingredients to be delivered, or take a screenshot to grab them at the grocery store. 

Whatever works for you — BUENA Lists literally work, so you don’t have to.  😜

HEALTHY MEALS TO COOK AT HOME

QUICK EASY HEALTHY MEALS

People say that time is money, but really, there is something a little more valuable than both: your health. Whether you are a busy professional, a parent or guardian with not enough minutes to the day, or just someone that likes to be smart with your time because hey, free time is for fun or relaxing… you’re our kinda person.

Healthy meals to cook at home shouldn’t have to be time-consuming! And so first and foremost, here are our fastest, most efficient ways to eat well from the comfort of your kitchen.  They’re quick and easy healthy meals for two… or for one… who doesn’t want to save some for later and skip a round of cooking? These quick dinner ideas will make your life easier. At a minimum, we hope to make your evening a little easier!

HEALTHY MEALS TO COOK AT HOME

HEALTHY MEALS FOR PICKY EATERS

If you know what you like, you know what you like… and for some people, they don’t like everything. We have healthy cooking ideas for picky eaters, and yes, you… adult picky eaters too! 

So, how do picky eaters eat healthy? What is the best diet for picky eaters? And what should a picky eater do for dinner?

Picky eaters typically like really simple foods like toast, plain pasta, and french fries. They don’t like spicy or sour, but do okay with salty or sweet foods.

To create a healthy diet for picky eaters, start by mixing familiar foods with new ones — so they aren’t too overwhelmed by all of the new favors. For example, use a sauce they already love (like a pesto) and swap out the traditional pasta noodles with a chickpea, protein-packed pasta. Alternate similar foods like protein pancakes (made with eggs and banana) or similar experiences … instead of croutons in a salad, get a crunch through cucumber.

HEALTHY MEALS TO COOK AT HOME

HEALTHY MEALS FOR HOME ON A BUDGET

To eat healthy, cook quickly, and do it on a budget? Now we’re talkin’. If you’re looking for healthy meals on a budget for college students, for your family, or just for yourself, we have some meal plans for you.

We frequently get questions like:

What are some cheap healthy meals?

Some healthy meals on a budget that we really love include: Shrimp Tacos, Tomato & Shrimp Pasta, or Chicken Fajitas. 

How do I eat healthy on a budget plan?

It takes a little effort to eat healthy on a budget, but it’s worth it! First of all, you’ll want to plan your recipes ahead of time, using overlapping ingredients — so nothing goes to waste. Stick to your grocery list, and yes, that means cook at home. Stop buying speciality brands, and stick to wholesome, healthy ingredients. You’ll also want to meal prep, so that “leftovers” are really just easy, ready-to-go meals for later. 

What to cook for under $10?

There are countless recipes to cook for under $10. Anything that has a base of pasta, rice, beans, potatoes, or veggies can be very affordable.

Ultimately, we know how tough it can do it all — it’s not easy to find healthy meals to cook at home that are also fast, and budget-friendly. We hope some of these get you off to a great start. Check out our other favorite healthy recipes using the filter below.