After a busy day at work, school or home, you may not have time (or energy) to whip up a full meal for dinner. It’s often tempting to order takeout or go through the drive-through for instant gratification. However, when you’re trying to lose weight, you already know the importance of preparing meals at home. Fortunately, there are many recipes you can enjoy while losing weight which are not only simple to whip up but are also delicious and satisfying. When you’re craving something fast, fresh and filling but want to stick to your weight loss goals, this recipe for Smoked Salmon Salad in Avocado Boats will hit the spot.

Many of us find ourselves fighting the temptation of grabbing a quick lunch from a fast food restaurant on a daily basis. For one thing, fast food is convenient and affordable. On the downside, however, most (if not all) fast food is made from processed ingredients and is often fried and/or greasy. As well, it’s quite difficult - if not impossible - to find anything “clean” to eat in a fast food restaurant since even salads sometimes include preservatives.

Many of us only think about eating soup when we’re sick or if it’s cold outside. However, a delicious bowl of rich, nourishing soup has a way of making anyone feel good any time. When made with ingredients such as vegetables and lean meats, soups also offer up a healthy, nutritious menu choice when you’re dieting to lose weight. One reason why eating soup helps with weight loss is because it contains so much water; this helps fill you up with fewer calories. Another good reason is because most soup recipes include plenty of nutritious ingredients that your body needs to stay healthy.

Do you love the tastes of pork and chorizo? If so, then you’ll definitely enjoy the recipe below. This particular recipe is low in carbs and calories, so it fits well into most diet plans. With only a few substitutions, you can still enjoy this delicious entrée, guilt-free, even while you’re on a diet to lose weight. Even better? You will find that this recipe is easy to prepare and cook in your slow-cooker.

When following a low-carb diet for weight loss, you will find there are some carbs you can eat without worry – but then there are other carbs you should avoid at all costs. Rice, and especially white rice, is one of those carbs which falls into that “avoid” category. Rice is a food which is part of a group of carbs called “complex starchy carbohydrates.”

Getting plenty of protein in your diet is important for many reasons, and it can also help you with weight loss. Protein helps you feel fuller for longer periods of time, which means you will feel less tempted to eat too much in between meals. Steak is an excellent source of protein, and there are plenty of ways you can enjoy it when you are dieting to lose weight. For example, you can easily include it in recipes such as the one below, which combines steak, spinach and mushrooms together for a delicious and healthy lunch or light dinner.

If you like asparagus, then you will really like this week's recipe. The Herbed Fresh Asparagus Recipe below combines asparagus with several flavorful herbs and other ingredients for a tasty side dish. When you are trying to lose weight, there are many good reasons to add asparagus to your diet. Asparagus is filled with nutrients and anti-oxidants. Research shows this vegetable provides several health benefits: anti-inflammatory, heart health, blood sugar regulation, and anti-cancer. These benefits make asparagus a good vegetable option for a balanced diet, whether you are trying to lose or simply maintain a healthy weight.

When you’re trying to lose weight, you already know that you should avoid fried, starchy and greasy foods. Of course, you still crave them. However, since weight loss is your priority, then you will be glad to know there are tasty and healthy alternatives available to help you with your less-than-healthy cravings. This recipe for zucchini hash browns offers a healthy and tasty alternative to the starchy and carb-filled kind made from potatoes.

Spring is finally here, which means we'll start seeing some nicer weather soon! As the temperatures become warmer, you may be thinking about changing your diet. A fresh, cool salad tastes great any time of the year, but seems to taste even better during the spring and summer months. Low-carb and low calorie salads make good meal options, as part of healthy and balanced diet plans, when you're losing weight.

Are you wondering how to lose weight fast and stay healthy by eating properly? Then this recipe is just right for you. It combines tomato and avocado into a salad that is sure to please. The ingredients come together nicely so you end up with a salad that tastes great and helps you lose weight.