The busy schedule is a major barrier to healthy food. With a little effort and planning, you can make your meals healthier.
Easy Select easy recipes, such as spaghetti, marinated meat, chops, and barbequed beef. Choose at least seven dishes you would like to cook.
Create a beautiful table
Select one or two areas in your home where you will eat. Make every meal special. Eat only at these locations and never stand up to eat.
Don’t play that Funky Music
Never eat your meal while listening to a toe-tapping song. Researchers found that people who listen to rock music take five bites per minute, while those who listen classical music only take three. The diners also feel satisfied and enjoy their meals more.
No television
Eating requires your full attention. Put away the reading and turn off the television.
Take Away Tension
Chewing slowly will relax your facial muscles and satisfy your urge to chew. Your brain takes 15 minutes to tell your stomach it is full.
Small is Smart
You can trick the eye by eating on smaller plates. This will make the brain think that you’ve eaten a full plate.
Add Flavor, Not Calories
Find flavored vinegars to enhance flavor without the calories. You can add a tablespoon of vinegar into your favorite dressings to make them more palatable.
You can add salsa to almost any dish. It is a great way to enhance the flavor of food with very little fat. It can be used to dip vegetables, add it as a sauce for baked potatoes or scrambled egg, and even added to salads.
Add olive oil to vegetables, salads and popcorn.
Say It with Soy
Soy contains powerful antioxidants which interfere with the damage caused by free radicals. It is the main reason why we age so quickly. Another reason to switch to a vegetarian diet is soy. Soybeans, unlike animal proteins do not release a large amount of free radicals that can age your cells. Soy beans also help prevent heart disease, diabetes and other diseases. The Japanese eat more soybeans than any other country (thirty-fold more than Americans). They also live longer. It is reported that soy can also reduce breast-cancer and lower blood cholesterol.
Eat your fruits or vegetables
Finish your meal with a salad or some fresh vegetables steamed. Stir-fry with chicken and vegetables. You can save time by buying pre-cut, pre-cooked ingredients. Add canned water chestnuts and straw mushrooms to your meal. These can be found at most supermarkets. Spices and herbs can enhance even the most basic meals. Store cilantro, rosemary thyme cayenne pepper ginger and other favorite herbs and spices that give your food a zest.
Satisfy your sweet tooth
Don’t reach for the candy bar when you want something sweet. Try something natural like blueberries, strawberries, or grapes. If fruit isn’t your thing, try a jellybean. These sweets, which contain only six calories per piece, are a favorite snack of models.
