Diet food - blah, so you say. Not necessarily so, I say.
One of the biggest reasons that people sway from their diet is pure BOREDOM. But, the foods allowed on your diet don't have to be so restrictive and certainly not boring.
Stock your cabinet or pantry
with herbs and spices and blends. Load your refrigerator with fresh fruits and vegetables. Buy low fat fish and white meat chicken. Then, look for tasteful ways to combine them.
Cookbooks are plentiful, and with a healthy imagination you can whip up some very tasty meals.
See the tips below for non-boring, healthy, low-cal diet food.
Main Dish Salad Recipes
Main Dish Recipes
Pasta and Grains Recipes
Pasta Salad Recipes
Pie Recipes
Pork Recipes
Salad Recipes
Sauce Recipes
Side Dish Recipes
Soup Recipes
Vegetable Recipes
Dessert Recipes
Fruit Recipes
Diet Food Tips
Good diet food can be both good for you and taste good. Don't think for a minute that because it's healthier, the taste has to be bland.
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.
The Full Plate Diet: Slim Down, Look Great, Be Healthy! You get started by making small changes, not big ones. No hassle--you don't have to count calories, you can shop at your regular grocery store, and spend less on food.
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 if you are trying to control or lose some weight.
