One common misconception that people have is that healthy food does not taste good. You might have had health foods in the past that weren’t very appealing to you, or you might have just fallen for the stigma that others have fed into. Either way, you should know that healthy food doesn’t have to be bland, especially if you know a few tips and tricks.
Add On the Spice
Spicy food can help you feel full faster and can really perk up bland dishes. Black pepper is a great choice, but you can really pump things up a notch with cayenne pepper, jalapenos or other spicy peppers and seasonings. It’s a great way to wake up bland foods when you’re striving to eat healthy
Stick to Seasonal Produce
Seasonal produce is always going to be the freshest and have the best taste. Look for seasonal fruits and vegetables to eat on their own or to use to craft a healthy dish. Along with enjoying a lot of flavor, switching and eating different types of seasonal fruits and vegetables is also a good way to try new things and to ensure that you are taking in enough nutrients.
Add Salsa
Salsa is actually a great “diet food” because it’s packed with healthy vegetables and is low in calories and fat. Consider adding salsa to scrambled egg whites or heating it up and eating it over a plain baked chicken breast. Salsa adds tons of flavor and can make any dish more appealing.
As you can see, healthy food does not have to be bland. Give these tips a try, and do a bit more experimenting to find new, tasty ways to prepare healthy meals for yourself.
Teri
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