Quick dinner alternatives? Greek yogurt, Salmon burgers, wontons

Prepared foods are often high in sodium, sugar and fat, but sometimes you need something ready to go. So Prevention magazine asked nutrition experts to recommend some of the healthier quickie foods:

• Chobani Nonfat Greek Yogurt. Greek yogurts are thicker, creamier and have more protein than American counterparts. This brand uses hormone-free milk, no added sugar and is "particularly luscious."

• Alexia Roasted Red Potatoes & Baby Portabello Mushrooms with green beans. Saute this frozen mix into a skillet with the thyme-infused oil included and you'll get some nicely seasoned veggies.

• SeaPak Salmon Burgers. Catch your fish in a new way, with a taste some find less fishy than a fillet, and a low-fat alternative to that same old beef burger.

• Frozen fruit. When berries aren't in season, keep frozen blueberries and strawberries to add to cereals, salads and snacks.

• Melissa's Steamed Six Bean Medley. Loads of filling fiber and protein. Add cold to a salad or microwave as part of a quick hot meal.

• Annie Chun's Mini Wontons. Boil the Pork & Ginger or Chicken & Cilantro in a low-sodium broth for homemade soup that's much healthier than packaged wonton soup.

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