It’s about this time that your thoughts take shape and turn into a diet. The moment I hear the word “diet,” I immediately think of deprivation, boring food, and no wine. That won’t work this year. After doing some press conferences, including food and wine, I went home and discovered that I didn’t gain weight, sometimes 1-2 pounds, then ate fresh farm-to-table food and wine. I noticed something while drinking. meal. With changes to the foodie game this year, a healthy diet doesn’t feel like a punishment. It’s important to me because of the recent health fears that emphasized the importance of nutrition to me.
I received a Seasider gift set from Ciao Italian Food Artistry and it is mentioned in this article.
Note: I am not a nutritionist. I write from my own experience.
1. Way of thinking
This is a big change for me. I focus on healthy eating and health rather than dieting. I’m starting to think that I can eat it because it’s high quality and healthy, not because I’m in trouble because I can’t eat it. I am always aware that eating well will make me feel better. Choose your favorite food so that you won’t be robbed. This was the key to me. Plan your diet yourself, rather than following a rigorous diet plan that often eats less exciting. This allows me to look forward to a meal that I know is my favorite food. For example, decadent avocados are rich in vitamins C, E, K, B6, as well as nutrients such as riboflavin, nicotinic acid, folic acid, pantothenic acid, magnesium, and potassium. It also provides lutein, beta-carotene and omega 3 fatty acids. Avocado contains healthy and beneficial fats, and every half fills with 6-7 grams of fiber. It is a very delicious nutritional power. So immerse yourself in that guacamole without feeling guilty.
2. Premium ingredients
I recently received a gift box from the Ciao Italian Food Artistry. The sea cider was full of the finest ingredients I used to make salsa kurda pasta. In Italy, the sauce you don’t cook is known as salsa cruda. I was skeptical about using tuna for pasta dishes, but well, it’s the difference when using Marl Premium Tuna. To make this dish, I put the tuna in a bowl and flaked it, and added San Giuliano roasted artichokes, Agostino salted capers, Gentile Pieno Robesbio whole red tomatoes, and Le Ferre Lemon extra virgin olive oil. .. Marella Pasta When Del Mare was over, I threw it all together. Grated Pecorino Romano with a little pepper. It was a very simple dish, but it was incredibly delicious. Luxury ingredients have enhanced this humble meal to what I offer to my guests. It was very good.
The lesson I have learned is that premium ingredients are worth the extra cost. My husband and I now have Empty Nest Syndrome and we are only cooking together, which helps to reduce usage and justify costs. Shopping is half fun. I love luxury grocery stores looking for new ingredients. Find a place to offer a culinary demonstration. If you like it, you can try the dishes and get the recipe. My new mantra is “Is it a worthwhile taste?” I’m not going to waste calories on the average.
Meal kits aren’t premium ingredients, but they’re a good way to try out new ingredients and recipes. If there is a transaction, I will order it once in a while. The kit comes with almost everything you need. I have the opportunity to learn a new recipe and love suggestions on how to plate it for a visual appeal. The food is partially controlled, and when I look at it, I think it’s not very food, but if I eat slowly, it’s plenty. It helps to know what the proper serving size is. I have recipes from meal kits but they were so good that they are now in my permanent rotation.
3. From farm to table
In the Pacific Northwest, we’ve noticed that more restaurants procure more farm-to-table ingredients. Chefs seek fresh ingredients from local farmers and vendors. When eating out, this is where you want to go for a healthier diet without feeling deprived. One of the trends I’ve noticed this year is what I call “gourmand vegetables on the menu as an appetizer.” The most common are Brussels sprouts and roasted carrots. I tried so many different versions of these dishes and loved them all. How cool is it to enjoy your favorite healthy vegetables compared to fried squid?
Takeaway is that you can cook these dishes at home. When I’m in a restaurant, I take a picture of the ingredients and write them down. When I get home, I’ll try to recreate the food. I found a great recipe by using a search engine to list recipes for all ingredients and words. Roasting carrots is similar to such a treat. When roasted, it becomes soft and the outside becomes caramel. It is a valuable dish that has been jazzed up with seasonings and seasonings. Brussels sprouts can be very delicious when sliced thinly and roasted in the oven. I had them prepare something sweet and tasty, and both are equally good. The sweet version had a very tasty butter maple syrup sauce. To make it healthier, the version of my house just had a light rain of sauce.
4. Professional equipment
To improve your cooking game, you need really good, high quality equipment. In my opinion, the most important are a well-designed chopping board and a well-made knife. A healthy diet contains a lot of chops, so you need a tool that can handle your work. You can also use the stackable see-through containers in the refrigerator to prepare meals. I like to plan meals for the week, and it’s great that all the ingredients are ready. Look for a Mediterranean diet cookbook. Experts consider it one of the healthiest types of diet in the world and my nutritionist has recommended it to me.
I received a pizza oven for Christmas, and I can’t wait to experiment with it. In addition to pizza, you can cook steaks and other meats in a cast iron skillet. I want to see what you can do with vegetables. Will pizza be a healthy dish? Yes, if you practice potion control. Traditional Neapolitan pizza is a thin crust made from flour, yeast, water, salt, oil, tomatoes and fresh mozzarella cheese. A simple dish that will be part of a healthy diet. You can increase the nutritional value by using whole wheat flour for the dough and topping it with lean proteins such as nutritious vegetables and grilled chicken. Limit the amount of cheese.
5. Breakfast
I think a daytime meal with breakfast works better. Eggs are full of protein, but can be boring. I eat frittata most mornings. Chock the leftovers and freshly cut vegetables together. Frittata is delicious and is a great way to avoid food waste. I love the combination of leftover sweet potatoes, asparagus, zucchini and fresh onions, peppers, chopped spinach or super greens. I usually add a little meat and some bacon bits or sausages. Fry all the fillings in a safe frying pan in a non-stick oven, then pour a small amount of milk over the beaten egg. Cook on the stove for 2 minutes and bake until the eggs harden. I put the rack in the middle of the oven so the frittata doesn’t burn.
6. Wine
I love glass wine with dinner, and it’s good to know that it has a positive effect.Article JAMA Internal Medicine“Compared to non-drinkers, normal-weight women who initially consumed small to moderate amounts of alcohol lost weight and became overweight and obese during the 12.9-year follow-up period,” the researchers said. The risk of becoming obese was low. ” What is interesting in this study is that the subject was a female aged 39-89, which is our demographic. I have read other studies showing that red wine has a positive effect on blood sugar levels. In my experience, a blood test two hours after drinking a glass of red wine turned out to be true.
In terms of enlivening the cooking game, drinking a glass of wine with your meal will allow you to enjoy your meal slowly. Have a table every night and enjoy the food you know is right for you.
If your New Year’s aspirations include weight loss, consider refocusing on wellness. Make healthy food part of your routine with a diet that you will love to eat by enhancing your cooking game.
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