Just like most things in life, you have to have a mind set of whatever it is that you are going to try to accomplish.  For me as an example, I have been trying to cook my meals to be a little more healthy.  I have been trying to make the usual recipes that my family enjoys, while adding a lot more vegetables to the meal.  I like to add a big green salad to my dinners.  A green salad will actually go with most any meal that you choose.  It will also be a good filler item. 

If you can try to start a meal with vegetables, or a salad, the calories that you will eat with the remainder of the meal will be lessened.  And you will also be getting a lot more of the nutrients that your body needs to function properly.  By substituting some of your normal recipe items or eliminating them if it won’t comprimise the taste  to your meal, that will help as will.  When you really put your mind to doing things a little different, you will find that it can increase in every way the nutrition on the meal.  You may even notice that you feel a little healthier as well.