Keep your healthy eating on track

 

Many of us start January wanting to eat a healthier more nutritious diet but start to undo our good work by February bored of eating the same healthy foods all day!

When you’re trying to maintain a sustainable healthy eating plan, it’s important to keep things varied.  Restricting yourself to a meal of steamed vegetables and lean meat or fish every single night gets dull very quickly and will send you running for all the starchy, sugary foods that you are trying to cut down on.

The possibilities for great-tasting healthy foods are endless. Whether you’re adventurous or not, there are ways to make sure health and flavour go together:

 

Bored of Porridge?

Why not make your morning oats a little more interesting by making your own bircher muesli or granola. Or spice up your porridge by adding cinnamon baked apples as a topping!

 

Tired of the same old beans?

Try flavour filled bean soups like Minestrone (for a taste of Italy), Lentil Garam Masala (for a hint of

India), or Black Bean Soup (inspired by Cuban cuisine).

 

Are your vegetables an afterthought?

Vegetables are amazingly versatile. Whether raw, steamed, grilled, roasted or stir fried, think of vegetables first to add flavour and texture!

Why not pick up a vegetable in the supermarket you have never tried before and look for a recipe online.

You could also try warm grilled vegetables with mozzarella or roasted beetroot with goat’s cheese to make some more interesting  winter salads.

 

Can’t seem to get enough fruit?

Fruit smoothies can pack the perfect amount of flavour and variety. Many smoothies include citrus, mangoes, pineapples, and strawberries. While the flavour combinations are endless, watch the added sugars, which add calories.

 

Can’t find flavour without salt?

Spice blends lead the way to great taste! Sprinkle “Cajun” for that Creole taste of the American South,  marinade with “Jerk seasoning” for some Caribbean flair or add cumin and gram masala to sauces for a taste of India.