If you’ve been following a diet for a while and feel that you need a treat, then go ahead. A feast can still be made up of wholesome food. Healthy eating stretches the imagination, which is always a positive step. There are some very tasty meals that you can prepare and you’ll find that dieting doesn’t necessarily mean boring.
Healthy alternatives to traditional ingredients
Once you’ve got used to your new way of eating, you’ll find it easy to substitute ingredients. Sometimes it’s just a matter of cutting down on certain foods. It’s always a good idea to look at other cultures for ideas. French and Italian recipes can be inspirational and give your dishes an appealing foreign twist to truly delight your taste buds. Fresh, crunchy salads are always wonderful and there are so many different varieties of lettuce, tomatoes and other vegetable combinations that you’ll wonder why you ever found a takeaway burger appealing in the past.
Entertaining can still be fun
A social life is vital for everyone. It’s a great way to keep your mind stimulated, show off your cooking skills and have a lovely time. Poached chicken and fish are always delicious, especially when served with colourful vegetables. Eastern European cuisine uses beetroot, and roasting this vegetable will give you a fantastic accompaniment to your meal. You can always add some caraway or fennel seeds for extra flavour. If you are going to make a sauce, make sure that you use low-fat milk or even yoghurt, rather than double cream.
Salads boost your energy levels
After eating a heavy meal, you usually feel very full and not very energetic. If you try to eat salads and light meals you’ll soon see your energy levels rise and the lethargy associated with eating heavy meals become a thing of the past. Cucumber mixed with yoghurt and dill is popular in Scandinavia and across Greece, India and many parts of Europe. Make sure that you peel the cucumber and then place in salt to extract the bitterness. After half an hour, rinse the cucumber and then mix with the yoghurt.
Combine fruit with savoury meals
Fruit and meat can be a match made in heaven. Chicken goes very well with tarragon and grapes, apricots add extra flavor to any lamb dish, and of course pork and apple is popular. You can always replace the pork with pheasant, which is less fatty, and add some pears to the apples. Game can sometimes be a little dry, so the juices from the fruit will only enhance this dish.
Whatever option you decide to try, remember that eating well is an ideal way to promote good physical and mental health whilst also persevering your general wellbeing. Improve your diet today and begin reaping the benefits in every aspect of your life!
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Guest Author Bio
Katie Golder
Katie is an experiences freelance writer with a keen interest in health and fitness.
When she’s not offering tips to readers, she’s enjoying her own healthy lifestyle by enjoying a balanced diet and partaking in numerous sports such as badminton, swimming and kayaking.
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