Do you like everything bland while he’s a spice-aholic? Is your favorite food steak and he’s a vegetarian? If your drastically different diets have you making two different meals every night, read on for tips on how to make mealtime less of a hassle.

Start with a base. Pick dishes like whole-wheat couscous and salads that can easily be topped with a lean protein for nonvegetarians.

Be flexible with carbs. For a low-carber, focus the meal around a really good protein and salad, and make a really simple side for carb-cravers, or serve a whole-wheat pita or a whole grain tortilla on the side.

Create your own options. If you’re in the mood for pizza, order a plain pie and then make bowls of your own toppings so one of you can add pepperoni and the other can reach for peppers. You can also create your own “bar” for everything from tacos to baked potatoes. It’s all about the toppings!

Accommodate. If you’re more of a “mild” eater and your partner loves spicy foods, keep chili garlic sauce, siracha, and hot toasted sesame oil on hand to keep things sizzling.

Nestpert: Healthy Chef Devin Alexander the bestselling author of The Biggest Loser cookbooks series and the new release, I Can't Believe It's Not Fattening. www.devinalexander.com

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-- Samantha Leal

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