When people see the healthy food I eat they often ask me
“Don’t you get bored eating like that all the
time?” My answer: NO WAY! There are many ways to keep
your pallet guessing. Below are a few of my favorite
secrets on keeping a healthy eating plan delicious and
exciting.
Produce: I encourage everyone to consume fresh, whole food.
The best way to incorporate this into your nutrition plan
is to focus on your fruit and veggie selections. Next time
you go to the store, try picking up a fruit or veggie that
you haven’t tried before. The internet is a great
resource to learn the best and healthiest ways to prepare
them. Better yet, try some of the seasonal produce from
your area! Farmer’s markets have cropped up across
the country. Take advantage of access to the freshest
ingredients at incredibly low prices straight from the
source.
Spices: There are so many options I don’t know where
to begin! Fresh garlic, onion, and/or ginger are the
easiest way to flavor up a dish. Spices are yet another
opportunity to try something new. For a South American
flare, try cumin and red pepper flakes. Craving tasty Asian
flavors? Try mixing in some Chinese Five Spice in with your
chicken and veggies! There are also many spice blends
available that take the guess work out of what might be
good together. Ms. Dash and McCormick both make tasty
blends.
Dressings: If you choose a bottled dressing, of course, I
would always recommend low fat/low carb dressings.
Vinaigrettes are my favorites. Have you ever tried making
your own dressing? As an example, vinegar, Dijon mustard,
garlic and a packet of Splenda (show me a dressing that
doesn’t have some sugar in it!) mixes up to a very
tasty low cal, low carb, and low fat dressing. Let your
imagination free and come up with your own favorite
concoction.
Diverse Protein Sources: We’ve all heard of people
going on a “diet” and eating canned tuna or
boiled chicken for every single meal. BORING! You can
easily incorporate all sorts of protein sources into your
nutrition plan. You just need to enjoy them in the
appropriate portion sizes. Chicken and turkey breast are
quite common in most healthy meal plans, but there are many
more options. How about trying a new type of fish? Even
considered shrimp or scallops? How about extra lean pork or
beef?
All of these are delicious options and yes… you can
have them all AND keep yourself from getting bored with
your eating regimen. Don’t be afraid to try something
new! Your taste buds will thank you for it and you’ll
easily keep your nutrition plan on track.
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