Taste and health often do not go together. Burgers, fries and cola might sound like the ideal meal but healthwise its the sure path leading to obesity, cholesterol, diabetes and a host of other health issues.
Lets look at some food items which not only taste good but also provide nutrition.
1. Eggs
You can have an egg in so many diffrent ways. Boil, scramble, poach, omlette or make a curry out of it. Its easy and quick to prepare and can be eaten anytime of the day; for breakfast, lunch, dinner or simply as a snack.
2. Fruit smoothie
If you are longing for a sweet drink, instead of going for sugar ladened artificially flavoured drinks or processed juices why not try fruit smoothies? You can have fun too mixing togther diffrent fruits and creating new flavours!
3. Yogurt
Fresh, natural, cooling and full of health benefits. Yogurt is the perfect summer food. You can eat it plain, flavoured, use it to thicken and flavour gravy, make lassi and eat with rice or parathas.
4. Fish
A great source of lean protein and omega-3 fatty acids, fish can be baked, fried, steamed, curried and consumed in many delicious ways.
5. Almonds
Next time you feel like munching on someting grab a handful of almonds. They are filling, full of health benefits and taste good too.
6. Lentils
A powerhouse of nutrition, lentils are a good source of potassium, calcium, zinc, niacin and vitamin K, but are particularly rich in dietary fiber, lean protein, folate and iron.
7. Peanut butter
Instead of using jam, butter or other spreads on your toast try peanut butter. Along with protein, fiber and healthy fat the creamy texture is appealing and will satisfy you longer than other spreads.
So instead of opening a packet of chips or ordering a pizza when you feel hungry, just try something different. You might be surprised.