Let’s face it, many healthy meals don’t taste so great. Sometimes, they’re really boring too! We only eat them because of the nutrition they provide. But deep down, we’d rather have that cup of ice cream or cheeseburger.
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But what if we told you that there are ways to cook healthy meals that are not boring? Say your goodbyes to boring healthy dishes already because we’re about to help you transform your kitchen into a place where nutritious and delicious food is made.
Adding Blended Beans To Sauces
Remember, the aim is to make tasty food that’s also healthy. So, take some beans and blend them smoothly. Next, you mix them in the sauce that you may be using for spaghetti or mac and cheese.
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You won’t taste the beans, but they’ll be there, making you healthier. It’s a sneaky way to eat healthy without losing the flavors you love.
Bulking Up Meatballs with Lentils and Vegetables
Meatballs are fun to eat, but we can make them healthier by adding lentils and vegetables to them.
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Shred the veggies and mix them with the lentils and meat you want to eat. The meatballs will still taste awesome. But you’ve packed them with extra nutrients without feeling like the vegetables are too much.
Mixing Different Foods Together
You know how we mix different colors to get a new fun color? We can do the same to our food. Let’s say you like chicken wings but can’t eat much of it because it’s not so healthy, you should try adding something else alongside.
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Mushrooms or veggies can come in handy here and give you a wholesome meal. You can still have your chicken wings but just with a better healthy pair.
Cooking with Different Liquids
Did you know that you can cook with chicken broth or apple juice instead of water or oil to give your food a different base taste?
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This may look strange but it’s an amazing trick. They will make the food taste good in a different way and are also much healthier options than oil. So, learn to mix things up in your kitchen.
Swap Sour Cream for Greek Yogurt
Let’s talk about making things creamy. You know how some foods have sour cream on top? It makes it taste awesome but, we can switch it up and use Greek yogurt instead.
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They look the same and have the same creamy texture. But Greek yogurt is healthier and packed with protein. The best part is that you can’t even tell the difference in taste, so you’ll still enjoy your food while being healthy.
Choose Whole Grains Over White Bread
Health experts advise that the brown part of bread, commonly referred to as the whole grain, is a much healthier option than the white parts. Whole grains can also be found in other food sources such as brown rice, oatmeal, and whole wheat pasta.
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These are healthy options that tantalize your tastebuds while also providing you with the vitality you need for the day. Did we hear you say “win-win”?
Add Greens to Your Meals
Vegetables are so amazingly packed with nutrients and vitamins that we consider them the superheroes of the food world. But, like every other superhero, they have their Hercules heel— they don’t taste great.
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But trust us to find a way around it. Simply chop them into things you already like like soup, pasta, or smoothies. You won’t notice them but they’re working to keep you healthy.
Picking the Best Parts of Meat
When you’re having meat, you should always ditch the fatty parts for the lean ones. And if you can’t find only lean parts, trim off the excess fat from the fatty meat before cooking.
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This way, your meal is healthier, and you won’t have to deal with the unhealthiness that extra fat brings.
Making Oatmeal with Milk Instead of Water
Oatmeal is a super breakfast. It can keep you going even until lunchtime, and there are several ways to make it even more awesome. Our favorite is replacing water with milk when cooking it.
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It will make it creamier, fill you up, and give you all the energy to go about your day.
Use Frozen Veggies to Save Time
Many times, we find ourselves torn between spending lots of time prepping veggies and disregarding them altogether because of our busy schedules. But eating healthy shouldn’t always be a battle with time when you can save the day with frozen veggies, even on the busiest of days.
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Frozen vegetables are just as good as fresh ones, plus they’re already chopped and ready to go. This way, you can throw it into anything you’re cooking without wasting your time.
Making Desserts Healthier
You always look forward to desserts, right? We too! But they are unhealthy because they often contain too much sugar. Does this mean we’ll skip desserts entirely? Definitely not.
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Simply make your desserts healthier by incorporating fruits and vegetables into them. Instead of using too much sugar, you can use bananas or apples. You can also add carrots to your muffin cakes and have a healthy treat.
