Most people start 2012 using the aim of eating healthier. But staring at unknown fields of greens at the supermarket could be daunting. Incorporate new foods into existing recipes slowly so that your tastebuds have time to regulate. Here are three easy methods to gradually incorporate those healthier choices to your existing diet.
- Using vegetables as pasta noodles – Creating zucchini spirals and topping all of them with marinara sauce sounds much healthier than white refined pasta. However, making that change overnight may be much more of a shock that you're ready for. Trying creating a half and half recipe, half traditional spaghetti noodles and half vegetable noodles. The taste will blend in and you will have time for you to adjust to the new texture.
- Kale does not seem to be going away – Initially it seemed like just a trendy thing that was turning up everywhere, but now it might be here to stay. Those curly leaves could be a little tough to just eat by themselves, but if you gradually introduce a handful into the salad, you will find that the texture can offer a fascinating counterpoint towards the tender butter lettuce.
- Salt is still something to use in moderation – Yes, any decent cook knows that salt is important to enhancing the flavor of anything. But it's a seasoning, not a flavor. Try a dash of salt-free seasoning and you will find that you don't need as much salt. There are countless delicious blends to jazz up any dish.
Starting a brand new diet does not have to mean a complete overhaul from the entire refrigerator, pantry, and freezer. Simply find the foods that you would like to introduce or reduce, making the modification gradually. Eventually it'll just feel normal!
