February 15, 2010
Healthy Recipes For Any Lifestyle
Are you concerned about what you put in your mouth? Would you like to eat better healthier food, but do not know where to start? Well you are not alone! There is nothing to worry about. Healthy recipes are now very easy and accessible. There are various ways to ensure you are eating healthy.
You are getting up. You need to get to work, to feed the kids; basically you are in a rush, as ever. You want to eat healthy but you need something quick and easy. You like the whole “breakfast sandwich” idea, even though you know it is not the best thing to feed your body first thing in the morning… Well here is a fast alternative that will provide you with the nutrients your body and soul needs!
So for your next breakfast, try this: 30g of whole grain cereals and 175g of yogurt mixed together, with 125ml of orange juice on the side. You don’t like orange juice? Not a problem! You can substitute for your choice of vegetable of fruit juice, as long as it is 100% pure. You can also add as many fresh fruits as you want to your breakfast. For even more delicious nutritious, add in some scrambled eggs. Now that is a quick and nutritious morning!
Now if you work out of the house, lunch can be a little tricky. So if you must eat out, try to remember what not to eat: no fast food and no over processed food. Feeding your body this kind of stuff will not make you feel better. Also try to keep an eye on sugary, fatty or salty food. You do not have to avoid them, moderation is always the key.
Try this: mix some tuna, celery, fat free mayonnaise and some shredded cheese for a fat free tuna spread you can put on a piece of whole wheat bread. The easiest tuna sandwich you will ever make, and possibly the tastiest. So, no more greasy fast food and feeling too full and tired all afternoon, because you had a lunch on the heavy side.
Now you get to dinner, and things get even more complicated. Most of you have families, and you need to please them as well. So why not try your hand at a stir fry. It contains all the ingredients you should have in a healthy meal, and you are always free to substitute the meat for fish or veggie meat if you are a vegetarian.
When you get home, you had a long day, you are tired, and everyone is hungry. The take-out menu looks inviting doesn’t it? Well with this quick stir-fry suggestion, you will re-invent your dinners! Put together 1lb of lean boneless chicken (or fish of your choice), 1 teaspoon of light soy sauce, 2 cups of frozen or fresh stir-fry veggies and 1/4 cup of fat free Italian dressing. Fry the meat (or fish) with the dressing for 5 minutes. Add the rest of the ingredients and fry for 5 more minutes. Couldn’t be easier!
So when trying your hand at healthy recipes, use your imagination! Just remember the big lines: lots of fruits and vegetables, more whole grain and not too much salt! Anything taken with moderation is acceptable; you just need to be careful!
Healthy food can be hard to find these days. Eggs are very healthy and nutritious for breakfasts, and are extremely easy to prepare, especially with these online healthy recipes.
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