Healthy Tips for Leftovers

Many of us are likely to have leftovers this week. The question is other than simply reheating them what else can we do to spice things up? We're here to help with some tips to add some interest.

•Leftover pasta - try adding fresh or frozen vegetables to create a whole new meal
•Leftover protein such as turkey can be given a second chance such as adding it to stir fries, tacos with beans, lettuce, tomatoes and low-fat cheese or sour cream for a quick quesadilla, or even add...ing it to soup
•Leftover turkey, chicken or pork can be added to grain dishes like couscous, rice or quinoa along with some vegetables
•Leftover turkey has always found a home in sandwiches, but try giving it new life by adding a salad along with it. To keep it healthy try a whole-grain bread, top with lettuce and tomato and keep the condiments light.

By using your leftovers you will be doing your part to avoid waste! Enjoy!


Reference: Health & Nutrition Letter, Tufts University, Make Your Leftovers Healthier the Second Time Around, p. 1 & 3.