More Healthy Eating Tips

With everyone in the family on the run, it's a wonder we get the nutrition we need. But don't worry, meals made with healthy recipes may be closer than you think. Sure, McDonald's is fast and easy, but is it really? Not more than an hour or two after arriving home the kids may be hungry again, so what did you save? Healthy recipes make hearty and nutritious meals that stick-to-the-ribs.

Trade offs come with the so called fast and easy meals, that is, they typically contain unhealthy ingredients. Maybe you've forgotten just how good home cooking tastes. It typically has more flavor, better texture, looks delicious, and of course smells great!

I'll go over some tips to help you make those healthy recipes and provide you and your family the nutrition and well-being they need to succeed.

Stock your pantry shelves

Be sure to stock your pantry and fridge with healthy ingredients, that way you have what you need when it's time to prepare the meal. No excuses now!

* Whole-wheat flour to be used for half of the called-for all-purpose flour when you bake
* Canadian bacon instead of regular bacon
* Applesauce to be used for half of the called-for butter, shortening, or oil
* Cooking spray to coat pans instead butter or oil
* Fat-free soups
* Whole-wheat pasta
* Fat-free or low-fat cheese
* Fat-free or low-fat sour cream or yogurt
* Extra-lean cuts of ground beef or chicken
* Herb-only seasonings like garlic powder instead of garlic salt
* Whole-wheat bread
* Reduced-fat or fat-free milk

Other tips to make those recipes healthy

* Use more vegetables and less meat in those casseroles and stews
* Use whole-grain pasta, bread, and flour
* Try a different side dish like bulgur or kasha
* Use non-stick skillets
* Bake instead of fry
* Use fresh-frozen fruit without added sugar
* Try cutting the sugar by 1/3 or 1/2 in recipes
* Try different toppings like salsa on salads or baked potatoes

You may delightfully surprise yourself and your family with some of these recommendations. Start small and work your way into healthy recipes. Not only will your meals taste great and be satisfying, they will also have the added benefit of being lower in fat, salt, sugar, and calories than the regular diet fare, as well as higher in fiber.

Connie Myres is the owner of the Health and Home Topics Website at http://www.HealthAndHomeTopics.com and is dedicated to providing you and your family with essential information for your health and home. A variety of topics will be covered and added frequently to provide resources for your well-being.

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