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Feel Better With Easy And Healthy Recipes

By Angela Wilson


Eating the rights foods is not easy for a lot of working adults, or those with time to shop and prepare meals the old fashioned way. Sometimes eating the right foods all of the time can be a challenge but not impossible. If time and energy are the main obstacles, then there are some shortcuts around this. Anyone can make easy and healthy recipes when they put their mind to it.

One reason why people love to eat fast food is for convenience. Even when a person gets bad service or something did not taste as good as it did last time, this normally will not stop them from eating at that same restaurant in the future. Some food items may be cheap but they should also be consumed in moderation.

The main reason why is the ingredients used, which are mostly fats and large amounts of sodium used to preserve food for a long time. These foods can also be hard to digest fully and it is common to want more over a period of time. Add in the fact that anyone who eats these meals late in the day are going to have a hard time burning the extra calories they ate.

The goods news is that anyone can reduce the caloric intake of their favorite restaurant meals. Pizza, while not only popular, is one of the most flexible meals in terms of creating a healthier alternative. Pita pockets can be sliced open and topped with a small amount of fresh vegetables, tomato sauce with seasoning, and a little cheese. There is also a crust recipe that calls for minced cauliflower and corn meal flour.

Another suggestion would be to marinate or use a low sodium dry rub for lean cut meats and poultry. This is a way of adding flavor and keeping calories to a minimum. Meat alternatives, like plant and soy based products, can be flavored in the same fashion. Just place food in the marinade or rub, cover, and let sit overnight before baking or grilling.

Many people find sugar one of the hardest things to give up when deciding to eat healthy. However, a number of alternatives that have some of the nutrients sugar lacks include raw honey, molasses, and pineapple juice. Blue agave nectar is a good choice for preventing sugar spikes or those who need to give up sugar entirely.

Preparing and measuring ingredients can take time but it does not always have to be hard. In the produce section are salads and fresh chopped vegetables that can make a filling entree. Frozen vegetables are easy to make while a protein is cooking on a stovetop or small oven. A half teaspoon of a favorite seasoning can be added to one cup of a cooked vegetable.

Fiber is essential in any diet. Besides giving a feeling of fullness, it can help rid the body of undigested food particles. Instead of having sides made from white flour, eating items made from whole wheat or unprocessed grains can have a lot more benefits. These are just a few suggestions that will help in having a balanced meal, which is necessary to remain satiated from just one meal.




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