A Healthy Appetite Needs a Healthy Kitchen
We’d all love to be a little healthier in the kitchen, but it’s not always easy to get started. There’s a lot of advice out there, with a lot of different opinions, and many people feel even more confused by the end of it. Don’t worry, we’re here to help! Strap on your apron and come with us as we explore a few ways to shoo unhealthy habits out the door.
1. Use Healthy Oils
Butter isn’t inherently bad for you, but you don’t want to eat too much of it. We don’t always consider just how many calories we consume with meal prep alone, and that’s exactly what sneaks up on us. Eliminate unhealthy oils and butter with non-stick pans and cleaner alternatives, like canola oil!
2. Reduce the Amount of Salt
Staying healthy isn’t just about watching calories—it’s also about sodium intake. Like butter, we use salt to taste for just about everything, and that doesn’t do us any good. Instead, focus on how much you add to your dishes, and don’t overdo it.
3. Toss in More Fruits and Veggies
You’re making your own meals, so there’s no excuse to avoid vegetables. Every dish needs a green sidekick, and staying healthy means adding more veggies when you can. Make that salad a little bigger. Toss another handful of greens into your sandwich. Reach for an apple instead of a late-night snack. There are lots of small steps you can take, but they have a big impact.
4. Don’t Deep Fry Anything
Hey, we all love deep-fried food, but our bodies sure don’t. In addition to all the unhealthy fats, fried food also impacts our hearts and impedes gut health. Stick with baking or poaching your protein; even grilling is a heart-smart option.
5. Search for Swaps
Do you scour the internet for recipes? No judgment, we do, too! However, we look for healthy versions of our favorite dishes. You’d be surprised by just how many recipes come with simple swaps you can make; from switching out cream for milk to incorporating Greek yogurt, give the healthy stuff a chance.
