Health Tip: Make Time for Healthy Meals

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(HealthDay News) -- Dinnertime is often rushed, and it may seem that there's little time to prepare a healthy meal for the family.

The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests how to prepare healthy meals, despite a hectic schedule:

• Try to plan and cook upcoming meals when you've got the time, such as on weekends.
• Prepare morning breakfast the night before.
• Don't worry about making a fancy dinner; opt instead to spend time together and enjoy something healthy. Try a simple sandwich, soup or salad.
• Plan for quick meals on the go, but avoid fast food.

-- Diana Kohnle

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