Easy Ways To Make Your Diet More Nutritious - 20 Dishes

Easy Ways To Make Your Diet More Nutritious

By: Kelly

Health and wellbeing are firmly in the spotlight. If you’ve decided to embark upon a healthy eating mission, and you’re keen to improve nutrition, here are some simple steps to try today. 

Add a side

Adding a portion of vegetables or a side salad to every main meal is an easy, effective way to boost your intake of vitamins and minerals and increase your intake of fiber. You can choose from a vast range of ingredients and dishes. From spinach, watercress and rocket with a fresh pasta dish to baked zucchini, eggplant and tomatoes with a piece of fish, you can enhance the flavor of your meals at the same time as upping your intake of vegetables. You can also add fruit, such as chopped banana, berries and apples and grapes to oatmeal, natural yogurt or granola for a healthy breakfast or dessert. 

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Healthy options for people on the go

One of the most common reasons people resort to unhealthy eating is a lack of time. If you struggle to find time to cook at home, or you’re always on the go, there are solutions. You can prepare lunches the evening before, batch cook on the weekends or grab healthy options like a fresh smoothie filled with goodness. You can also go to cafes or stores that specialize in organic produce and healthy meals if you fancy treating yourself. 

Search online for quick, easy, nutritious recipes

We often assume that it takes a long time and a lot of effort to produce a healthy, homemade feast. In reality, it’s possible to rustle up a delicious plate of food in no time at all. Even if you only have very basic culinary skills, you can whip up a healthy meal in a matter of minutes. From simple fresh pasta dishes with tomatoes, garlic, oregano and olive oil and hearty homemade soups to stir fry dishes and vibrant salads, you don’t have to be a master chef to excel in the kitchen. If you need ideas or inspiration, search online for quick, easy, healthy recipes, watch TV shows or look for books that are designed for beginners and cooks who don’t have much time available. 

Swap to whole grains

Whole grain foods are beneficial for heart health, and they usually contain less fat and sugar than refined foods. Next time you go to the grocery store, swap white bread, pasta and rice for whole grain options and look for healthier cereals to start the day. Whole grain cereals and foods like oatmeal release energy slower than sugary foods, keeping you fuller for longer. 

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Healthy eating can sometimes have a bad reputation. People tend to think that it’s an effort to plan a nutritious menu but you don’t have to spend a fortune on superfoods or devote hours to prepping and cooking food to improve your diet. Search online for simple, quick recipes, add a side of fruit or vegetables to every meal, swap to whole grains and try to eat healthily on the go. Enhancing the nutritional value of your diet will benefit your physical and mental health and wellbeing. 

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