It’s the time of year to show off what you have. Don’t be embarrassed by your body. Embrace it along with eating healthy and you’ll be headed for that body you want in no time.
The food we eat is the easiest and most overlooked aspect of being healthy. It is both easy and convenient to get your hands on processed foods, fast foods and soft drinks, which typically have any combination of extremely high amounts of fat, salt or sugar.
An unhealthy diet can lead people to rely on crash diets, energy drinks and pills to instantly reverse all the past damage done. Don’t waste time and money on reversing something – prevent it from happening in the first place.
Next time you find yourself in a grocery store, take a second to look around for healthier choices to adapt for your appetite.
Learn to substitute ingredients in a recipe for others that have less sugar, low sodium, low fat, or that are cholesterol free, 100 percent whole grain, certified organic or even vitamin enriched. This is the best way to cut calories without loosing the taste and appeal of the dish while keeping the meal as nutritious as possible.
There is nothing better than fresh fruits or vegetables when planning a meal. Don’t settle for anything out of a can, bag or other already prepared food, because there are several unnecessary added ingredients that wouldn’t be found in naturally occurring fresh fruits and vegetables.
When you have a craving for something sweet, try a parfait made with a low-fat yogurt, fresh fruit and nuts or your favorite granola cereal.
A strawberry vanilla yogurt parfait is refreshing, low cost and easy to make. Anyone living in a small area with limited kitchen space, such as a college dorm, can create this delightful treat with hardly any dishes to clean almost no time at all. Parfaits are great for a quick snack, breakfast or an energy booster.
All you need is a knife to slice a cup of strawberries, a spoon for scooping the yogurt and a cup to eat it in. Layer the 3 ingredients in the clear plastic cup with granola sprinkled on top for a tasty effect and serve chilled.
Strawberries are a natural low- calorie fruit. One cup of sliced strawberries will have about 53 calories, and adding them to the vanilla yogurt and granola while following their individual serving suggestions will help keep you eating healthy and maintaining your nutritional goals.
By using fresh ingredients in simple recipes, it’s easy to stay healthy and fit.
