Summer is almost here, and it’s the perfect time to start making some positive lifestyle changes. Start with your diet, for example. Learning how to cook healthier dinners will help you look and feel great during the warmer months. The chefs at King Street Kitchen, a restaurant in La Crosse, WI, know a few things about making low-calorie meals and are here to offer some advice.

Here are three easy ways to make healthier dinners:

• Start With Steam: This is an easy way to infuse food with flavor without adding any heavy oils or excess salt. Steam cooking seals in nutrients and doesn’t dry out food. Try steaming your favorite fish or vegetables. 

• Broil It: For a simple but effective healthy cooking method, try broiling. It’s usually done in the base of the oven, where food is exposed to direct heat from above—as opposed to grilling, where the flame is underneath. This is a drying method of cooking, so it’s best to season your meat or vegetables ahead of time.

• Use a Pressure Cooker: A pressure cooker is one of the quickest ways to make healthy food. Add just a bit of water and the ingredients for your dinner, and let the machine do the rest. Pressure cookers heat the water inside to boiling, then seal in the steam, intensifying the flavors without the added fat or sugary sauces.

If you need a break from cooking but still want a healthy, homestyle dinner, head over to King Street Kitchen in downtown La Crosse. This dine-in restaurant is open seven days a week and offers a “500 Club” menu, where you’ll find a variety of delicious, low-calorie meals. Healthy doesn’t have to mean boring! Try a new salad, entrée, or appetizer at King Street Kitchen today. Call (608) 784-9660 to make a reservation or place a take-out order, or visit the website to peruse their extensive menu of healthy breakfast, lunch, and dinner options.