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SPICE Up Your Life and Your Food
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! Farmers 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.
Author: Al Short
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