Make a Healthy Dinner in a Snap

When it comes to putting nutritious, great-tasting food on the table, 90 percent of the work is just getting the groceries into the house, and for busy women, this can be a real challenge. But there is a solution: Do one big supermarket run and load up on healthy ingredients that you can stash in your pantry or freezer. When you do the legwork in advance, making dinner becomes less of a chore and more of a relaxing way to end the day. With these staples on hand, your biggest dinner dilemma will be finding someone to wash the dishes!

Tuna packed in water
In the can or in the pouch, it's a versatile low-fat source of protein. Flake it over pasta and mix with olives, parsley, capers, and a drizzle of olive oil to make a simple, satisfying dinner. Or for a healthy twist on tuna salad, toss with a little olive oil and lemon juice, minced Granny Smith apple, and a pinch of curry powder.