So where can you get healthy food recipes? First of all what is healthy food? Foods without meat? No! Foods with little or no fat and without excessive sugar or salt. You can eat meat, you don’t have to be a vegetarian to be healthy.
Let us tell you the benefits of eating low fat meat. In the human body the brain uses approx. 60-70% of the body’s available energy at any given time. The brain runs on protein, like a car runs on petrol. Meat contains a lot of protein, so eating meat is good, but as with any other food, you should know your limits.
Here is a short list of unhealthy foods and healthy foods.
Unhealthy food
* Cracked and over fried food
* baking soda
* Processed Luncheon Meat
* Greasy Snack Chips
* White bread and refined pasta
* Most canned spaghetti and ravioli
* Flavored Breakfast Cereal
* Frozen Fried Chicken, Fish Sticks and Corn Dogs
healthy foods
* Green and bright colored vegetables
* Dark leafy vegetables and lettuce
* Fresh fruits and berries
* Lean Turkey and Chicken
* Nuts, dried fruits and healthy snacks
* Whole grain breads and pastas
* Healthy cooking oils like canola and olive oil
* Grass fed beef and bison
* Cold water oily saltwater fish
* Low-fat milk or soy beverages
* Nuts, seeds and legumes
The closer a food is to its natural state, the better it is for you. Fresh fruits and berries are great and will satisfy a sweet craving. Whole vegetables contain lots of vitamins and minerals, so choose more green, orange and yellow vegetables. Steam them to retain the most nutritional value and be careful with sauces, they can be high in calories and fats that aren’t good for you.
Shop for lean meats and don’t forget fish. The omega-3 essential fatty acids in saltwater fish are often low in our diets, so aim for two or three servings of seafood per week. Baked fish and chicken are healthier than fried, and lean meats like bison or venison are healthier than high-fat beef. Processed lunch meats, hot dogs, bacon and sausage contain a lot of junk you don’t want in your body, but if you love these meats, find healthier versions sold at health food stores.
Stick to water as your main beverage and limit soft drinks. If you get tired of plain water, add a slice of lemon or lime to add a touch of flavor. For children, try mixing some fruit juice with carbonated water. Certain herbal and green teas can be very beneficial for your health, but avoid too much caffeine.
Source by Gyorgy Fekete
