Nutrition is very important to your health. We all need it. We either have solid nutritional habits, or we do not. This article will show you how to eat healthier without having to rely strictly on salads.
Salad dressing is what really can make a salad unhealthy for you. There are many creamy dressings that contain much fat and not enough nutrients. Rather, opt for vinaigrette dressings or just combine olive oil and vinegar yourself. Another great idea is adding cranberries and walnuts to a salad.
One way to stay fit and healthy is to pack lunches instead of buying them. Packing meals for yourself means that you will not have to eat at a restaurant or eat fast food. Ten minutes or less is all it takes to make a few meals.
Select lean turkey products in place of ground beef in recipes. This cuts down on calories and saturated fat. Be sure that you choose ground turkey breast and not dark meat, as this type of turkey is similar in nutritional content to ground beef. Some ground turkey products are a mix of breast and dark meat and you don't get the same reduction in saturated fat.
When considering a diet that provides an adequate nutrition level, be sure to cut down the amount of microwave style dinners that you consume. These meals typically contain heavy amounts of salt and sugar. To get the most from your food, only buy fresh vegetables and meat, and prepare them at home.
If you must eat chocolate, choose the dark kind. The dark variety is good for your heart as it aids in controlling your blood pressure. The antioxidants dark chocolate contains works to improve your cholesterol. Make sure that the majority of your dark chocolate is cocoa to reap these benefits. Be aware that even dark chocolate contains calories, so it should be consumed in moderation.
You should always encourage water consumption during the day. Have juice or milk with meals, but make water the only beverage you drink otherwise. If they have juice or milk all day, they are less likely to be hungry at mealtime.
Allow your kids to help pick foods when shopping for groceries. By letting children pick out the fruits and veggies they want, they are more likely to actually eat them. Doing this can also entice children to try out new foods, especially those with bright colors.
When you begin using the above tips in your daily life, you'll find it easier to make nutritious choices without having to think much about it. Once you get the basics, it gets easier to incorporate good nutrition into your daily life. Good health to you!
Salad dressing is what really can make a salad unhealthy for you. There are many creamy dressings that contain much fat and not enough nutrients. Rather, opt for vinaigrette dressings or just combine olive oil and vinegar yourself. Another great idea is adding cranberries and walnuts to a salad.
One way to stay fit and healthy is to pack lunches instead of buying them. Packing meals for yourself means that you will not have to eat at a restaurant or eat fast food. Ten minutes or less is all it takes to make a few meals.
Select lean turkey products in place of ground beef in recipes. This cuts down on calories and saturated fat. Be sure that you choose ground turkey breast and not dark meat, as this type of turkey is similar in nutritional content to ground beef. Some ground turkey products are a mix of breast and dark meat and you don't get the same reduction in saturated fat.
When considering a diet that provides an adequate nutrition level, be sure to cut down the amount of microwave style dinners that you consume. These meals typically contain heavy amounts of salt and sugar. To get the most from your food, only buy fresh vegetables and meat, and prepare them at home.
If you must eat chocolate, choose the dark kind. The dark variety is good for your heart as it aids in controlling your blood pressure. The antioxidants dark chocolate contains works to improve your cholesterol. Make sure that the majority of your dark chocolate is cocoa to reap these benefits. Be aware that even dark chocolate contains calories, so it should be consumed in moderation.
You should always encourage water consumption during the day. Have juice or milk with meals, but make water the only beverage you drink otherwise. If they have juice or milk all day, they are less likely to be hungry at mealtime.
Allow your kids to help pick foods when shopping for groceries. By letting children pick out the fruits and veggies they want, they are more likely to actually eat them. Doing this can also entice children to try out new foods, especially those with bright colors.
When you begin using the above tips in your daily life, you'll find it easier to make nutritious choices without having to think much about it. Once you get the basics, it gets easier to incorporate good nutrition into your daily life. Good health to you!
About the Author:
About author: Dr. PJ Prakash has a Ph.D. in Nutrition from the Univ. of Rhode Island (USA). To learn about good nutrition, stop by his site where you can find out all about nutritional weight loss.
