It's possible to make healthy meals fast

FALLBROOK – Busy families are increasingly looking to free up time in their busy schedules. While certain shortcuts can make daily life more manageable, families sometimes pay too steep a price in their efforts to save time. Such is the case at the dinner table, where nutrition is often sacrificed at the expense of convenience. But quick and easy meals need not be void of nutrition and flavor.

North Americans have increasingly turned to fast food, convenience items and dining out as an alternative to home-cooked meals. However, such processed foods are often unhealthy. According to the b...