Are your meals beige followed by more beige? It’s time to embrace colors on your plates and in your recipes. Here are Dr. Susan Mitchell’s easy meal makeovers.

So many of us work long days and neither have the time nor the patience to put together an elaborate recipe. But cooking healthy meals is easier than you think, especially if you know how to shop well and pick products that are delicious and save you some steps.

Growing Bolder’s Registered Dietitian and Nutrition Expert Dr. Susan Mitchell tackles the topic along with Family Circle’s Regina Ragone. Plus, see what these experts say about cooking with spices and how to plan ahead for making the most of your meals.

For more on the recipes and other information mentioned here, see Dr. Mitchell’s “How Big is Your But?” blog at SusanMitchell.org.