7 fast and healthy meals to live in the fast lane

Life moves fast and people need to eat. If you're tired of taking your family to drive-thru, there's a healthier and less expensive option. Here are seven emergency meals made quickly:

#1 Skewers

The deli counter at your grocery store is stocked with ready-to-go meals. You can take a pack of kebabs, throw them on the grill, and have dinner in ten minutes. Kebabs are great because they are vegetables and meat in one meal. All you need is another vegetable or starch and you have a complete meal.

#2 Grilled Chicken

You'll likely also find whole rotisserie chickens at your grocery store's deli. Grab a bagged salad and you'll have a complete, healthy meal that takes less than five minutes to get to the table. And if your family doesn't eat the whole chicken for dinner, you have leftovers that can be made into chicken salad for lunch or dinner tomorrow. Two meals for one.

#3 Gnocchi or Frozen Ravioli

Italian is always welcome and there is no need to cover frozen pasta or gnocchi with jarred tomato sauce. In fact, gnocchi, a sliced ​​onion, and some vegetables sautéed with a little pre-grated Parmesan cheese make for a quick and tasty meal.

#4 sardines

Sardines contain a large amount of protein and are tasty. If you like tuna, you will like sardines. Cook up a package of spaghetti, toss it with chopped sardines, sautéed onions and a hint of garlic and you have a meal that cooks in less than 15 minutes.

#5 Frozen Burgers

You can buy organic and non-organic frozen hamburgers and turkey burgers in your grocery store freezer. A pack of buns, slices of cheese and a few minutes on the grill and you have fresh, juicy burgers on the table.

#6 Turkey Breast

Many merchants have fully cooked turkey breast in their delicatessen. Cut it at home or ask the butcher to cut it into ¼ slices, grab a bag of salad from the produce section and a can of sauce. You have an instant meal. Heat turkey and top with microwaved sauce. Another great dressing for turkey breast is heated apricot jam. Lightly brush turkey slices with apricot jam and serve. (You can use the remaining turkey breast for tomorrow's lunches.)

#7 Ham

Ham is usually pre-cooked and all it takes is a good heating to be ready to serve. Grab a bag of shredded cabbage and a jar of coleslaw dressing and you'll have a picnic meal ready.

Finally, we would be remiss if we did not mention the great convenience of pre-made pizza doughs. You can top them with any of your favorite ready-to-serve toppings and have a family pizza in under ten minutes.

It just takes a little creativity and planning to put a meal on the table. Skip the car ride and feed your family well in less time.