1. Spice it up.
Spices are one of the quickest ways perk up any dish. Rosemary and fennel with chicken, mint rubbed into pork, pepper and
lemon mint on fresh fish - the 'blander' the food, the higher the spices effect them.
2. Dress it up.
Fruit vinaigrette dressings make wonderful marinades for meats. They also make delicious dressings for warm or cold
vegetables. Try these - broccoli drizzled with raspberry vinaigrette and cabbage spiced up with apple vinegar and pepper.
2. Herb-infused olive oils - tarragon, ginger, fennel and more.
These alone could change the way you cook forever!
4. Low sodium soy sauce is a tasteful way to flavor just about any food. Try it.
5. Fruit
Since dark leafy greens like spinach are naturally bitter, try adding mandarin oranges, raspberries or chunks of pineapple.
Need more help? Below is a list of some of the best cookbooks out on the market to help you fight those diet food boredom blues.
- American Heart Association Low-Fat Low-Cholesterol Cookbook
Are you trying to lower your cholesterol or take care of your heart? This book has great tasting recipes that are good for
you and your heart!
- The Mediterranean Diet Cookbook
This cookbook features polenta, couscous and more!
- The South Beach Diet Cookbook
This book is packed with more than 200 recipes for delicious low-fat foods
- Laurie's Low-Carb Cookbook
This everyday chef shares recipes that are so easy to do!
- Low Carb Meals In Minutes
Use this book and get six weeks worth of complete menus that include shopping lists.
- Dr. Atkins New Diet Cookbook
This one's from the creator of the Atkins Diet
- The Guilt-Free Gourmet
Famous cruise ship chef Sam Miles put together this wonderful cookbook from his six years traveling on ships as a cook.
- Moosewood Restaurant Low Fat Favorites
If meat isn't your thing, this cookbook shares recipes from one of the most famous vegetarian restaurants in America
- American Heart Association Meals in Minutes
If you're constantly eating fast foods because you simply don't have the time to create great tasting healthy meals, check
out this book!
- Joslin Diabetes Center's Vegetarian Diabetic Cookbook
Meatless and vegan recipes that are low fat, high fiber, and delicious
I hope I've given you some good ideas and resources. There really is no reason why you have to live with boring diet foods,
even if you are trying to control or loose puonds.
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