The end of the
pandemic remains nowhere in sight, but cases are getting milder and milder,
thanks to the vaccines. Aside from getting vaccinated, you can give yourself
and your loved ones more protection by leading a healthy lifestyle. Exercise,
leaving bad vices behind, and sleep can only contribute so much to your journey
to health, and to win half the trip, you also need to switch to a nutritious
diet.
If you're not a
fan of greens and fruits, eating healthy is a challenge, but when you turn it
into an activity you and your family can enjoy, you can grow your love for
wholesome meals. To begin, here are some food ideas you can try.
Drink Your Fruits
Fruit smoothies are an excellent way of making
your little ones love fruits. When you ditch processed juices and
commercially-sold shakes, you also save yourself and your loved ones from
copious amounts of sugar.
By making smoothies with fresh fruits like blueberries, bananas, and mango with the milk of your choice daily, you get to benefit from antioxidants and other vitamins and minerals. You can also add a dash of chia seeds or flax meal and even a scoop of collagen to make them healthier.
Sip Tea for a Change
Another drink
that's rich in antioxidants is green tea. This drink features flavonoids, which
are powerful antioxidants and brim with vitamins E and C, as well as free
radicals, helping you achieve a youthful glow from the inside.
Green tea is
also a good substitute for coffee because it can keep you awake and focused
without dealing with energy crashes.
Try a Vegetarian Diet
Meats like beef,
pork, and chicken abound in protein, zinc, iron, and B vitamins, but they also
have saturated fat and can increase your risk of having lifestyle diseases. If
you want to go for something clean, you can try a few vegetarian meals.
This part is
where you can get creative with your diet. For instance, if you love fried
chicken, you can use seitan meat made from flour or use mushrooms as a meat
substitute and coat it with a breading mix for fried chicken. Using various
vegetarian ingredients to replicate a dish you love will help you stay on your
diet and give your creativity a nudge.
Get What's Good From Junk
As stressed
above, antioxidants help achieve healthier skin, but the benefits don't stop
there. These may also guard against cancer and heart diseases. There are
various kinds of food rich in antioxidants like nuts, fruits, and
vegetables, so it's natural for you not to think of desserts as one of its
sources.
However, dark
chocolates also teem with antioxidants, making it the perfect solution if
you're craving something sweet but don't want to stray from your diet at the
same time.
Snack on Seeds
Plenty of people
swear by the power of seeds, and rightfully so since some variants, including
flax, chia, pumpkin, and sunflower seeds, are rich in fiber and omega-3. These
are great for snacking and are ideal additions to your dishes, without so much
preparation as soaking them in water or grinding them in powder.
Adding seeds to
your meals is a fool-proof move if you plan to shed excess weight in your
healthy endeavors because they can also effectively curb your cravings.
Bowls and Wraps
Preparing
healthy meals is sometimes time-consuming since you have to wash and slice and
dice ingredients, unlike cooking processed food. But there are plenty of easy
ways you can eat healthy without sacrificing taste. Bowls and wraps are
effortless to make, and you can even throw in whichever healthy ingredient you
like all within a couple of minutes.
For example, you
can put quinoa or red rice in a bowl and top it with cooked slices of chicken
breast with avocado and other vegetables, and voila! A nutritious meal sans the
hassle is ready to serve. A salad wrap is also a healthy option, especially if
you're frequently on the go, and one you can try is a wheat wrap smeared with a
generous amount of cream cheese and rolled with zucchini and lettuce.
Treat Yourself to a Seafood Buffet
Aside from pork,
chicken, and beef, you can also get your dose of protein and healthy fats from
shellfish. Fish and shellfish settle a lot lighter on the stomach and provide
you with an array of nutrients such as iron, B12, and zinc-all excellent for
boosting your immunity.
They also come
with a mouthwatering umami flavor, making them great for different recipes and
suitable components for frying, basting, stewing, grilling, and baking.
Some dishes made
from fruits and vegetables are acquired tastes, but in the end, it boils down
to how you cook or prepare them. When you season them with tasty flavors, you
can make eating healthy a delicious experience for you and your loved ones.
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