Time spent preparing fresh and nutritious at food is the most valuable gift you can present to your body. By having control over your meal ingredients to the amount you are going to cook and eat can help decrease the risk of many health-risking diseases such as high blood pressure. Below are some cooking tips to help those who want to stay healthy by eating at home.
Always add salt last when you’re done with cooking
“If you insist on using a little bit of salt when you're cooking, always add it at the very end,” recommends Elisa Zied, registered dietician and author of Nutrition at Your Fingertips. "That way salt's flavor comes through stronger, so you won't need to use as much of it."
Fill half of your plate with fruits and vegetables
Smart move! Fill half of your plate first with fruits and vegetables before deciding how much meat to include. Meats are usually heavier in fat and protein and should be eaten in moderation. Focus more on fruits, vegetables or whole grains as your mains instead to have a healthier diet.
Use low-fat or even non-fat dairy products
Did you know that non-fat milk has half the calories of whole milk? Try using low-fat or even non-fat milk in your dairy-heavy recipes to save you from putting on some serious calories.
Cook with a non-stick pan
Non-stick pan would mean that you can keep your food moving in the pan, and this means lesser oil is needed in cooking. And that, translates to a lesser calorie intake.
Think beyond salt
Lower your sodium intake and tingle your taste buds with other ingredients to enhance the taste of your meal. Using various spices or seasoning like thyme, rosemary or even curry powder instead of salt.