30 August 2022

Are you stuck for new ideas when it comes to getting tasty, healthy food onto the table? Starting a healthy diet isn’t easy or fun, especially if you are not enjoying your healthy meals at present. When I say ‘healthy’ I don’t mean boring old salads without flavour or a breakfast shake that consists of empty calories.

Either way, you find it boring or can’t seem to find what you enjoy at the end of the day. The good news is that it doesn’t matter how difficult it may be on some days to stick to your hearty diet. It doesn’t mean you should give up on your favorite meals without any flavour or body in it.

There are so many simple but effective ways that will help you enjoy your healthy diet and you can give your meals some new spunk by trying out the following techniques.

Here are four tasty ideas to enjoy healthy eating:

1. It doesn’t have to be boring. If you aren’t enjoying your current meals because you eat the same food every week, you will get tired. So, try to add some spice to it. You can switch up the ingredients.

●      For instance, if you eat oatmeal with wheat bread and avocados. Try eating your oatmeal with banana or apples. This way, you have different yummy options to enjoy your oatmeal.

●      You can switch up your oatmeal for yogurt if you prefer that. Adding some seeds and fruits to your salads can make them look tasty. Toasting the seeds can give it even more flavour too.

2. Fill up on fruit and vegetables. Studies show eating at least five portions of fruits and vegetables every day can help protect your heart and reduce your risk of dying from a heart attack. Also, the content will fill you up and reduce your appetite for unhealthy foods.

●      Try mixing different fruits. If one fruit isn’t your thing, maybe apple or pawpaw with banana, you can mix grapes with oranges or watermelon. You can also try a bowl of berries after your meals. Blue berries for example are full of antioxidants.

●      If eating snacks are your thing, try healthy fun snacks like banana and peanuts (if you aren’t allergic), apples with peanuts, or banana pancakes with dark chocolate. 

3. Eat colourful foods. Making colourful meals increases their appeal. Mix a variety of vegetables such as tomatoes, spinach, coloured peppers, carrots, and sweetcorn to make your meals look presentable on the plate and extra nutritious too.

●      Adding a different range of fruits and vegetables adds varying nutritional benefits. There is also proof that colourful plates can influence your outlook on the food and improve your mood.

4. Learn the proper diet for you. Sometimes your diet just doesn’t work for you. You are probably following a diet plan, but not all diets work for everyone. Every person has a different body type and will not function the same even if on the same diet. We all live in distinct circumstances, influenced by our genetics, health, work schedules, family, and culture as others. (If in need, seek advice from a qualified dietician to get an in-depth analysis of what your body type really needs).

●      Diet isn’t one size for all, and one diet can’t perfectly accommodate various individuals. You can experiment with your favorite ingredients while using a recipe they have given you and see how you can make some tasty meals.

●      In the end, you are eating healthy and enjoying it with no stress.

5. Try different sources of proteins and fats. If your source of protein is fish, try different types like tuna or salmon and sardines, which are high in fatty acids, reduce your risk of heart and circulatory disease and also reduce your meat intake. You can try foods rich in protein, fiber, and vitamins.

●      Fruits like avocado, soybean, pumpkin seeds, and quinoa are high in fatty acids and are excellent protein sources. Seeds help adjust body weight, as their fats aren’t absorbed fully. They regulate food intake and help burn energy.

Healthy eating doesn’t have to be dreaded. Eating can be made into a lot of fun if you are willing to experiment. Find different ways to enjoy your meals while maintaining a healthy eating lifestyle. Try other options and play around with recipes. If you are someone that really needs some help in food prep or cooking, then see if your local area has some classes available. There are chefs out there that do teach quick and simple cooking ideas and recipes that you can use at home while at the same time maintaining a happy, healthy eating lifestyle with little to no fuss.