Cutting Calories? Don’t Cut Nutrition and Taste
With resolutions to lose weight, get fit and eat better many people will sacrifice nutrition and flavor. It is important to continue to eat “real” food and be smart in preparation. Here is a quick quiz to help you think about what you do to make your food healthier and tastier. Do you:
- Trim visible fat from meat and poultry?
- Cook vegetables until they are just tender or still crisp?
- Use whole grain products in recipes?
- Use herbs and spices for flavor?
- Use lower fat items like yogurt, cheese and milk in recipes?
- Keep skins of fruits and vegetables?
If you answered yes to all of these questions you are doing a good job of balancing flavor, and nutrition in your meals. If you answered no to some of these questions consider making some small changes to help you and your family eat more nutritious, delicious meals.