Make Healthy Eating Taste Amazing

Tired of eating the same meals over and over again? Intrepid chef Sarah Todd shares her tips for taking healthy food from mediocre to appetizing.

If the term “healthy eating” conjures up images of dry chicken breasts, bland steamed vegetables, and bland smoothies, it’s time to take Sarah Todd’s advice. chef, restaurateur, author, MustacheGraduates and parents are experiencing an evolution when it comes to eating well.

She’s moved from sticking to the “crazy kind of regimen” of her modeling days to a more balanced approach that prioritizes variety and jaw-dropping flavors. It doesn’t have to be boring or restrictive,” says Wanderlust Wellness Activist. Here, Sarah shares her insider moves for nailing nutrition in dishes that will beat any judge.

1. Download Inspo

“I saw someone cooking [on YouTube] make things easier.When I’m reading a recipe, I’m like, “How do I know what a rolling shimmer is?” [how] Caramel to get it? Having a visual reference gives me the confidence to say, ‘Oh, that’s what mine looks like – I’m on the right track. ”

2. Don’t miss lunch

“It’s time to stop doing whatever you’re doing and just savor and chew your food. [This is] It’s something I really have to prioritize and I think it makes a difference on the day. When I’m at home, I eat healthy lunches like fish curry or chickpea curry that are full of flavors and ingredients. ”

3. Go spicy

“I love ready-to-use spice blends. [them] – Toast the spices individually and crush them with a mortar and pestle. A favorite is the South Indian Masala, which contains mustard seeds, Kashmiri chili, ginger and fennel seeds. Try crusting and grilling fish or pumpkin. These blends add so many flavors and a variety of antioxidants. ”

4. Don’t skimp on the sides

“When I travel or eat out a lot, I go to the side section of the menu and order a lot of vegetables. is what i feel i’m missing when traveling i definitely indulge – i have to try everything for my job, it’s just [about] Make healthy choices when you can. ”

5. Work hard, prepare hard

“When I have a busy schedule, I make a few dishes on Sunday afternoon and keep them in the fridge. Even marinated chicken tenderloin can be grilled with vegetables or added to a salad. [foods] Something easily accessible… you can throw it all together. ”

6. Advice from the pros

“We experienced [phase] was to make the cuisine very modern [but] Chefs have returned to natural techniques such as cooking over charcoal. Australians grew up cooking on the barbecue and didn’t have to be that fancy with our food. Those methods are the best – they add the most flavor and retain nutrients.

7. Citrus is Essential

“Whether it’s a stir-fry, curry, or grilled vegetables, squeezing out citrus at the end of a dish is underrated.” Sometimes it’s usually some kind of sour taste. You can savor all the flavors as the acidity brings the dish to life. ”

8. Forget Fear

“People are scared of cooking. [they think] There are too many materials and processes, and I feel like I’m going to fail.But if you experiment and your intuition works, [for a while], becomes easier. To take the frustration out of trying to find everything in the supermarket, you can start with a kit that has all the ingredients. It’s okay if you don’t do it all the time. ”