Onions are valued by cooks for the flavor they add to recipes. But there is another reason to
maximize the use of onions. Nutritionally, they provide carotenoids, B and C vitamins, and trace
minerals. All of these enhance our health by giving our bodies the necessary nutrients.
You can be very creative with food without your children even realizing it. Chop up some extra
vegetables, and throw them in your chili. You can ever puree fruit, and add it to a smoothie, and
your child will think they are having a nice cold dessert.
One of the most important ways to be fit is to stay hydrated. You should drink around 2 liters or
8 glasses of water that are 8 ounces full. Being hydrated keeps your energy high, and prevents
you from pigging out at the first sign of hunger. It also removes impurities from your body.
To get great nutrition every day, eat a large bowl of oatmeal or granola for breakfast. Have a big
salad or a sandwich on whole grain bread with lots of veggies for lunch. Snack abundantly on
fresh fruits and veggies. Have only one serving of whatever you are preparing or serving for
dinner, and avoid snacking after dinner. This balanced approach will provide good nutrition and
weight control.
Even though food may taste a lot better when there is cream in it, you need to be careful about
eating cream based sauces and seek out healthier alternatives. Adding plain yogurt or silken
tofu to sauces can give you that creamy texture that you desire without all of the additional fat
and calories.
One of the nutrients many people do not get enough of on a daily basis is calcium. It is one of
the most important nutrients in one's diet, because it controls many things, including nerves,
muscles, and bones. Good sources of it include milk, nuts, and dark green vegetables.
If you are used to having sandwiches and you just cannot imagine your life without them there is
an easy solution that is much lower in fat and calories. You can split a whole wheat pita in half
and make your sandwich on that instead of eating white bread.
Condiments are often one of the worst parts of a meal nutritionally speaking. Things such as
mayo is often high in fats. Ketchup and jellies can be high in sugars. Small amounts are the key
when wanting to watch one's nutrition this will avoid one eating too much fats, sugars or
anything else unintentionally.
Try eating natural foods for better nutrition. There isn't much worse for you than processed
foods. Focus on eating lean meats and fresh produce. If you think you could be tempted to
purchase processed foods at the supermarket, avoid isles that contain these foods.
Avoid over indulging in high calorie foods that are nutritionally lacking. Cakes, pies, pizza and
ice cream are foods that should only be eaten occasionally as a treat. Eating these foods on a
regular basis will deprive you of the chance to fill your plate with healthy choices that contain
necessary nutrients.