Savor The Flavor of Eating Right!

Many believe that eating healthy foods means sacrificing yummy meals. Just because something is good for you doesn’t mean it can’t taste good, too. Often, eating better foods comes down to opting for homemade instead of store bought. So, how can you savor the flavor of eating right?

Marinate. Marinades can make food more flavorful as well as tender, before adding it to the grill or pan. Avoid packaged marinades which contain lots of sodium. Instead, mix your own. Try combining garlic with low-sodium soy sauce or Worchester sauce, onions, honey, and herbs. Use mustard, ketchup, or vinegar in your marinades.

Roast/Slow Cook. If you don’t have time to marinate, roast or slow cook your vegetables and proteins. This acts as a kind of marinating. Adding herbs, seasonings and/or a liquid like wine, allows the protein or vegetables to take on the flavor you want while cooking and tenderizing in the oven or crock pot.

The first step to eating healthier is committing to it. From there, creativity will be your guide. Thinking outside the box and creating the flavors you crave will empower you to eat well without sacrificing the taste of the food you eat.

“When diet is wrong, medicine is of no use. When diet is correct, medicine is of no need.”   Ayurvedic Proverb