| Are you looking for new recipes to wow your guests | | | | careful with salad dressing. Go light or use a nice |
| at an upcoming dinner party? Or maybe you are | | | | vinaigrette instead. |
| considering cooking healthier meals for you and your | | | | When selecting veggies for your salad, keep in mind |
| family and need some new recipe ideas. Either way, | | | | the likes and dislikes of your family. Even the most |
| you can't go wrong with a menu that is high in protein | | | | finicky child probably likes some raw veggies. It won't |
| and low in carbs. | | | | do anyone any good to serve a healthy salad that |
| Your family will probably not even realize you are | | | | they refuse to eat! |
| feeding them healthy meals. They'll just know that your | | | | Meat is an excellent source of protein and should be a |
| meals are delicious! | | | | part of all of your low carb, high protein meals. There |
| The first thin to consider is the ingredients that go into | | | | are countless meat variations you can choose. Include |
| your meals. There are some carbs that you should | | | | chicken, fish, and even pork and beef in your entrees. |
| avoid because they won't contribute to a high protein, | | | | Fish is one of the best meats for you, so try to include |
| low carb lifestyle. Carbs that should be avoided include | | | | it a few times a week. There are many different |
| white rice, crackers, pasta, and jam. | | | | types of fish that you can prepare, including tuna, |
| Try to get in the habit of starting your meals with a | | | | salmon, and probably many your family has not even |
| salad. Almost any salad will do. The key is to have a | | | | tried. |
| mixed salad with lots of raw veggies. Top it off with | | | | Keep the portions of meat moderately sized, and |
| some fruit or a bit of cheese for color and flavor. Be | | | | avoid frying meat which adds fat. |