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When you get home from a long day at the office, the last thing you probably want to think about is cooking - after all, ordering takeout is so much easier! However, getting your food delivered all the time doesn't just get expensive, it isn't very healthy either. If you plan ahead and figure out a system that works for you, making meals at home doesn't have to be a pain in the neck. Here are four ways to make cooking fast and easy:

Restaurants are notorious for serving oversized portions, so it can be difficult to stay on your diet while eating out. But that doesn't mean you have to give up dining out completely. Eating at home every night can get monotonous. Here is some useful advice on how to avoid overeating at restaurants:

Veggies are one of the healthiest foods you can eat, but let's be honest, they're not as appetizing as a bowl of creamy pasta or a juicy steak. While you could always cover them in cheese or salad dressing -that really defeats the purpose of eating clean. Luckily, there are several other ways you can make veggies taste delicious without sacrificing their nutritional value:

It's important to keep your hunger and blood sugar levels steady throughout the day, but it's also easy to overdo it on the snacking. If you know what a snack really is, you'll have an easier time meeting any weight loss or management goals you have and stay satisfied all day long. Let's talk about the three components of a snack and healthy examples of each, and then we’ll learn all about portions. Here is what ideal snacks are made of:

Although meat is one of the best sources of protein, shopping for it can eat into your budget pretty quickly. And in recent times, more people are drastically reducing the amount of meat consumed for both health and ethical reasons. The good news is that you don't have to consume chicken or beef to meet your daily protein needs. Here are three ways to get protein without meat: