What Healthy People Eat For Dinner

As a registered dietitian, I’m used to people making assumptions about me and my diet.

So, are you, like, vegan?

I’m also not gluten-free or Paleo or Keto, and I don’t do juice cleanses.

I’m also accustomed to people scrutinizing my food choices.

Long story short, nutrition is very individual, and our needs are all different.

The big picture is about balance, and an overall healthy diet can include room for occasional indulgences.

So what about those most-of-the-time healthy habits that help you stay on track with your healthy-eating goals?

What does “healthy” mean anyway?

So whatdohealthy people eat for dinner?

Sometimes I add avocado or sauerkraut too."

I always have frozen veggies on hand so they can be added to any meal in minutes."

I hate wasting food, so a dish that’s easy to add vegetables to is really great!"

ThisTorta de Patatais one of her go-to dinners, and it’s super-versatile.

Dietitian Kristina Todini, RDN gets it.

Pair with your favorite protein for a super-easy weeknight dinner.

“Simple is best!

All you need [are] whole foods and fresh ingredients.

My go-to dinner islemon chicken and quinoawith Greek salad and homemade tzatziki.

I meal prep the chicken and quinoa, and the other items take less than five minutes.”

This saves time later.

My secret ingredient is a dash of garlic powder in my omelettes for extra flavor without added salt."

Not into the avocado toast thing?

Simple tweaks can help you indulge in a healthier way.

Then I top that with cheese, roasted cauliflower, shallots, and fresh herbs."

To keep things on the lighter side, she uses a thin, pizza crust-style flatbread.

It is satisfying but not heavy.

In the summer the salad is usually a classic Greek salad."

She adds, “Mindfulness is quite important when eating.

To put the focus on the meal, make it convenient to cook something tasty and healthy.

It’s helpful if your pantry and freezer are well stocked, says Brenner.

You don’t have to reinvent the wheel every night.

Jennifer Bowers, PhD, RD says, “My go-to dinner isTilapia Tacos.

[It] uses just one skillet.

Ingredients are always on hand.

Only takes 15 minutes.”

Also key, she says, “It covers protein, veggies and grains.

Dietitian Georgia Roundersays,“I love whipping up quick and easy enchiladas.”