Adding veggies to any dish is a great way to amp up the vitamins and nutrients. Serve them up as a side, or use them as the main ingredient in a savory recipe like this Spicy Veggie Burger. Either way, loading your plate with tasty vegetables is bound to have a great effect on your health!
Want to be a healthier cook? Start by cooking with whole-food ingredients. Minimally processed, natural ingredients allow you to create healthy and nutritious meals that aren't overflowing with chemicals. Wholesome ingredients like quinoa and barley are incredibly versatile and can be used to make a variety of dishes. Use these whole-foods to create a hearty salad like this Quinoa Tabbouleh or a sweet breakfast like these Barley and Kombucha Crepes. The possibilities are endless!
Eating the same thing every day can get boring. Keep yourself from reaching for tempting junk food by continually changing up the menu. When your weekly menu is full of exciting and healthy recipes, processed foods will seem less appealing!
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Packed with protein and fiber, grains are an essential ingredient when it comes to healthy cooking. Incorporating more grains into your diet can help ensure that your body remains healthy and strong. If you want to start including more grains into your daily meals but don't know where to begin, try starting with a simple recipe like this Breakfast Quinoa. Gluten free, vegan and high in fiber it's a delicious breakfast recipe that will help keep you full and energized until your next meal.
Planning your menu a week in advance allows you to thoughtfully choose the ingredients you want to use in your meals. Choosing meals with healthy, wholesome ingredients is the first step to becoming a healthier cook. We suggest sitting down and writing out each meal that you want to make the following week. Once you've decided on your meals, list out the ingredients needed. Having a clear list of healthy ingredients will help keep you on track and away from unnecessary processed foods.
