Even though eating healthy may require you have a lot of ingredients on hand in the kitchen  , there are several quick and simple healthy meal ideas available for those of us who are trying to lose weight . We may not have the time to cook a great tasting and healthy meal every night  , in this article I will provide several ideas which will help you create a low fat meal in a snap .

An all time favorite recipe for a meal substitute that is healthy and quick is a wheat germ shake made with fat free milk and some fresh fruit  .

A quick and nutritious meal can be simple . Try a peanut butter sandwich made with whole wheat bread . Along with that have an apple and a glass of 1% milk .

How about some eggwhites with sauteed chives and peppers and a couple slices of multi grain toast, put them together for a sandwich  .

A bag of frozen veggies topped with 2 tablespoons of Parmesan and some chopped nuts.

Salad is always a quick and delicious meal . Just mix a bag of salad greens together with a can of tuna or chicken breast, maybe a tomato and some fat free dressing and you have a delicious meal in a snap  . You can even use pre cooked chicken strips (as long as they are not fried!) .

How about a sandwich, they’re quick, easy and satisfying  . Make sure to have some whole wheat or multi grain bread on hand, your favorite low fat deli meat, and some fat free cheese, mustard is a great low calorie addition  .

One of my favorites no matter what time of the day it is, is cereal with low fat milk and either fresh strawberries or a sliced banana  !

There are also many different ready to eat meal replacement alternatives on the market you can buy and have on standby. For example, yo can keep a meal replacement bar in your purse or gym bag, that’s a great healthy meal when you’re on the go and running out of time.

If you’re like me and you don’t always have time to cook, you’ll really enjoy these healthy meal ideas .