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A healthier dinner

You don't have to spend hours in the kitchen to prepare a healthy dinner. With the following tips you can quickly put a healthy dinner on the table tonight.

Double the amount of vegetables
Eating more vegetables is healthy. Besides doubling the vegetables, you can also add other vegetables to give your favorite recipe a new taste.

Add salad
Whether you eat a healthy meal or a pizza a bowl of salad always makes it healthier.

Measure and weigh your ingredients
You probably have no idea how many tablespoons of sauce you add if you do it by feel. If you want to make your meal healthier, measure and weigh everything neatly.

Cut bread in half
If you are investing in a sandwich or baguette, cut it open and use half. Spread it extra thick with healthy toppings.

Use herbs Herbs don't just add flavor to your meal, they're also good for you. You will have added your own spice mix to your dish in no time.

Make your own dressing
Homemade dressing is healthier than ready-made dressing. In addition, you can add the taste and texture that you feel like.

Drink a glass of water before eating
Drink a glass of water while cooking. This way your stomach can no longer confuse hunger and thirst and you reduce the chance that you overeat yourself.

Freeze the leftovers
Do not eat the pan empty, because it is still there. Freeze the leftovers or turn them into a healthy lunch that you can take to work tomorrow.

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