A friend of mine doesn't eat healthy because he says he doesn't have the time to. Did you know that the one excuse most often cited by people for why they don't eat healthy is that they don't have time? Between work, the kids, the spouse, household chores, and the plethora of other daily duties, when it comes time for dinner, many people believe it is quicker just to have something delivered.

However, there is no reason why people and families with hectic schedules can't make healthy dinners. There are plenty of quick and healthy dinner ideas that can be taken advantage of. The following is a list of some of them.

Quick and Healthy Dinner Idea #1 Sandwiches

Often the staple of most American lunches, people overlook the fact that they can be eaten for dinner also. However, forget about Subway or Quiznos. Your sandwiches should come from your kitchen and, preferrably consist of whole wheat bread. For toppings you can pick between tuna and lean lunch meats, but make sure you use only a small amount of condiments. Also, don't forget to add some sliced fruits and vegetables to the plates for your additional benefit.

Quick and Healthy Dinner Idea #2 Salads

You can use the prepackaged salads that are sold in all grocery stores. However, fresh is better. It only takes a few minutes to slice up a head of lettuce. Add to this tomato or oranges and serve with a non fat dressing or vinaigrette. You have a very healthy and feeling dinner, but just make sure you stay away from adding croutons or bacon bits. These two toppings defeat the whole purpose behind eating a salad.

Quick and Healthy Dinner Idea #3 Chicken

If you prefer a more formal type of dinner then chicken is one of a good resource. Thanks to the convenience of society you can buy bags of chicken breast that are ready to be cooked without a moments notice. Just pull the breasts from the freezer, thaw them in the microwave and then prepare them. You can either bake them or broil them, but don't fry them. The process takes about 30 minutes. While you're waiting you can do other things. Remember that chicken goes great with salad. Don't forget to add one of these on the side.

Quick and Healthy Dinner Idea #4 Fruit salad

It only takes a few minutes to chop up some apples, oranges, cantaloupes, watermelons, and any other fruits you have on hand to make a filling and highly nutritious dinner. The clean up is also easy.

So there you have it, four quick and healthy dinner ideas that prove that you have no excuse for not eating properly and taking better care of your body. Living a healthy lifestyle means that you make time for better eating habits, as well as a moderate amount of exercise. More of both is best, but of course, Rome wasn't built in a day. Thus, following these tips are a great way to start living a healthy lifestyle, but be aware that you can always do more.