Often times when people start to consider a new nutrition
program they usually want to revamp what’s in the kitchen or simply put their
shopping list. One thing that I often see with my clients is when they no
longer allow themselves the freedom of eating the things they enjoy. So, I will
hear complaints that eating healthy is boring or blah but the reality is not
what you’re eating but how to cook what you’re eating by making it as flavorful
as possible. The key here really is not
always what you buy but how to cook it. You can stick to a great nutrition
program just by using some easy steps below in gaining the new healthier you.
When preparing vegetables try not to overcook them or under
season them. Cut back on the cooking time to reap all of the natural flavors of
your vegetables. You may also want to try a finishing sauce like vinaigrette of
olive oil and balsamic vinegar and spices. You will be very surprised of the finished
taste.
Try cooking healthy quick meals like grill salmon with
frozen vegetables or whole-wheat couscous. One of my favorites is quinoa with
carrots which has a preparation time of 30 minutes or less. Eating healthy can
be easy with some dedicated focus.
Keep a healthy pantry of granola snacks, nuts, raisins, and
dried fruit to keep temptation at bay. Stay with the mindset if it’s not in
my kitchen I do not eat it.
Limit the sodium by avoiding processed foods of any kind. I had
one of my client’s ask me “how do you know if it’s processed”. My rule of the
thumb is anything in bags or boxes as natural whole foods are fresh with an
expiration date. If you purchase healthy foods you will stay within the normal
daily range of 2,300 mg of salt a day.
When away from home staying close to healthy easy foods is
best. Try salad in a jar which is
something I keep near and dear to me. You simply build a mason jar with your
favorite selections from romaine lettuce to hard boil egg slices while keeping
the dressing at the bottom of the jar. When you are ready to partake in your
salad you simply shake and eat. What I like about this concept; it’s easy and
you can keep more than just salad using this method. You can try fruit, soups,
and a host of other healthy meals simply store it correctly and you have a few days’ worth of meals.
So you see eating healthy is not the enemy. You just have to
try some things to make your life a little easier while adjusting to a simple
nutrition plan that everyone including your family can have fun doing and look
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