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]]>Good Fats
Most nuts are high in good fats, essential in increasing heart health, weight control, and lowering bad cholesterol levels, and are very low in saturated fats.
Vitamins and Minerals
Many nuts have unique nutritional value which is a great way to incorporate vitamins and minerals in your diet. Walnuts and almonds, for example, are high in antioxidants, which ward off chronic illnesses such as cancer and heart disease.
Plant-Based Protein
Nuts are a great source of plant-based protein, making them a wonderful option for vegans and vegetarians, and can be added to a variety of delicious recipes, including banana bread, salads, and nut milks.
High Fiber
Nuts are high in fiber which has many additional health benefits alone and aids in maintaining regular bowel movements. Nuts with the highest amounts of fiber are almonds, pistachios, and hazelnuts.
Reduced Health Risks
Nuts are high in fatty acids, making them really good for your heart. Nuts have been proven to prevent strokes and heart attacks, raise good cholesterol (HDL), and improve artery function.
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]]>Cooking Technique
The difference between boiling and steaming, or frying and roasting, is everything with leafy greens. A golden rule is to avoid overcooking them, which can diminish their flavor and nutritional benefits. Generally, steaming is a great way to maximize the flavor and health benefits of your leafy greens, as boiling can strip them of their vitamins. Sauteing is also preferable to roasting as it uses less oil, and can keep the texture of your leaf greens more intact.
Think of Complementary Flavors
As with many ingredients, leafy greens can be enhanced by thinking of complementary flavor combinations. Earthy-tasting greens such as spinach and kale will often go great with garlic and onions and can be boosted even further by fresh thyme or sage. Acidity is also a crucial component, and a dash of lemon juice will go a long way to making your sauteed kale the star of your cooked breakfast.
Additional Nutrient-Packed Ingredients
Leafy green can be paired with other ingredients that add a nutritional dimension such as pumpkin seeds or walnuts. This will add protein and healthy fats, whilst also bringing a crunchiness to complement the softness of something like kale or spinach. As with the other tips, this is all about finding what works for you and using your instincts to find a way to make your leafy greens even better.
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]]>Ingredients (serves 2):
- 1/2 cup of raw kale
- 1 avocado
- 1 banana
- 1/2 cup of fresh apple juice
- 1 teaspoon of spirulina
- 1 tablespoon of chia seeds
- 1/2 cup of spinach
- 1 teaspoon of honey
Instructions:
- Bash the stalks of the kale with a rolling pin, if they’re really tough chop or tear the leaves from the stalks and discard the stalks.
- Peel and destone the avocado and peel the banana.
- Place all of the ingredients into a food processor and blitz until completely smooth. Pour into glasses and enjoy.
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]]>Think about it – even the most mediocre gas station pizza still tends to be pretty good in a way that doesn’t translate to any other food. Cold french fries become soggy and bland, but cold pizza is just as satisfying as its fresh-out-of-the-oven counterpart.
There are several reasons why we find pizza so appetizing. The use of ingredients including tomato sauce and cheese creates a unique combination of salt, fat, and acid that our taste buds have evolved over thousands of years to seek more of. Together, they make for an explosion of flavor that’s incredibly hard to resist.
Pizza also stimulates the reward centers in our brains. Cheese contains an amino acid called casein which releases endorphins that make us feel happy and satisfied, while the crust is high in carbohydrates that our bodies break down into glucose for energy. Put them together with a sweet, savory, aromatic sauce, and you’ve got a recipe for success.
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]]>There are a few vitamins found in some fruits and vegetables—vitamins A, D, E, & K to be exact—that are what’s known as “fat-soluble.” This means that they are able to be dissolved in, well, fat. While fruits and veggies also often have other vitamins, like vitamin C, that don’t need fat to be able to be absorbed, adding your favorite cheese, nut butter, or a little olive oil is the best way to get the best bang for your nutritional buck. Here are a few of our favorite combos:
Caprese
There are countless takes on this classic Italian recipe, but they all include some variation of tomato, basil, and mozzarella. Tomatoes contain lycopene which is an antioxidant that can improve heart health, and lycopene is fat-soluble. Put some tomatoes on skewers with mozzarella pieces and drizzle with a little salt, pepper, and olive oil for a delicious and healthy snack.
Sweet Potato and Tahini
Sweet potatoes are chock-full of vitamin A. Just 3.5 ounces of sweet potato provides the entire recommended daily value. Vitamin A is fat-soluble, so to get the most out of your sweet potatoes it’s ideal to combine the two. We love to roast sweet potatoes and then drizzle them with tahini, which is a paste made from sesame seeds. You can even add a little garlic to your tahini for extra flavor. This Recipe by Cooking for Peanuts combines them in a delicious salad.
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]]>Loaded with Antioxidants
Antioxidants help to combat the damage done to our bodies from free radicals, and pomelos are packed with them. One pomelo has more than 2 days worth of Vitamin C, which is a super powerful antioxidant.
Improves Skin Texture and Anti-Aging
Pomelos contain an important nutrient, spermidine, which can help with anti-aging. This can help your skin appear more youthful.
(@unveiling_nature_)Regulates Blood Pressure
Pomelos are a great source of Potassium, which is known to help regulate blood pressure. Eat your pomelo at nighttime to get the most out of these benefits.
May Improve Hair Health
It’s possible that pomelos are also great for hair health. They contain so many key vitamins and minerals for healthy hair including Vitamins A and E, iron and zinc.
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]]>Whole Grains
Whole grains are full of fiber and tend to be more filling and slow energy-releasing than your usual white-grain carbs. Look for offers on couscous or bulgar and supermarket own brands of oats. There is so much you can make with oats and they won’t break the bank.
(@mood.healthyfood)Cheaper Fruit and Vegetable Options
Instead of trying to eat the rainbow and buying the “superfoods” start shopping for cheaper options of root vegetables, like onions, carrots, cabbage, and celery. Frozen and tinned vegetables and fruits are cheaper and still packed with vitamins and minerals. Frozen mixes of fruits for smoothies are also a great way to get your daily fix of fruits at a cheaper price.
Cheaper Dairy Options
Dairy has become very expensive in the past few months, but it is still possible to bargain shop and still receive the same nutrients. Instead of buying feta cheese, look at salad cheese which is less expensive and soft cheese instead of cream cheese. Cottage cheese and natural low-fat or greek yogurts will give you the most for your dollar.
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]]>The only problem is, this can create a sense of pressure for people who struggle to drink water to begin with. If you’re one of those people, we completely get where you’re coming from. Sometimes water simply doesn’t taste good. Here’s a slightly different perspective that can maybe help you understand the benefits of water.
A Method Of Cleaning
Consider your approach when there’s something dirty that you need to clean. Whether it’s a dish, or a floor, or even your own body—we use water as the primary element to clean these things. Sure, there are other external things involved too, such as soap, but without water the whole thing just wouldn’t work.
Now, think about your internal body in the exact same way. There’s a good chance that your system isn’t the “cleanest”—and doesn’t that mean you’d want to change that? Instead of viewing water as something you NEED to be drinking, view it as a great view to rinse out your system. You’re doing spring cleaning, just on the inside of your body! And water is the key.
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]]>Green
Green veggies are usually associated with a healthy diet and for a good reason. Broccoli, spinach, kale, peas, and other green foods loaded with nutrients have powerful health benefits and are very easy to add to a diet.
Red
Tomatoes, radishes, cherries, strawberries, and other red foods contain a powerful antioxidant called lycopene, which gives them a vibrant red color. This antioxidant is great for improving bone and heart health, so make sure to add more red foods to your plate.
Yellow/Orange
Yellow or orange foods contain nutrients that are good for boosting immune system, improving skin and heart health. Carrots, sweet potato, oranges, ginger, and lemons are just some of the yellow fruits and veggies that are an important part of a balanced diet.
Purple
Purple foods such as eggplant, purple cauliflower, blueberries, or blackberries are often underrated, but they are great for boosting gut health and immune system.
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]]>Categorizing food as ‘good’ or ‘bad’ in general isn’t very practical. In reality, no food is bad, it’s all about moderation and how you incorporate it into your healthy eating plan. Granulated white sugar, for example, isn’t the most nutritious choice, but it doesn’t mean you have to cut it out of your life completely. The 2020-2025 dietary guidelines for Americans set a maximum daily limit of 10% of total daily calories from added sugar.
The same is true for other white foods, including some fresh produce, which some people tend to avoid. One medium potato provides 30% of the daily recommended amount of vitamin C, plus carbs and potassium. Pasta has gotten a bad rap because it’s usually eaten in very large portions. But if you opt for enriched wheat pasta or whole-grain pasta, and swap the tomato sauce for cooked vegetables and chicken strips—that is actually a very nutritious meal.
The bottom line is all food can fit into a healthy eating plan. It just depends in how you use it in your meal.
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