Nowadays everybody wants to save
time and keep a healthy lifestyle.

We are all aware of the importance
of healthy cooking and healthy eating.

The challenge of keeping a busy
yet healthy lifestyle had brought many to look for shortcuts, tips and ideas.

I have listed below a few of the
most helpful tips to keep healthy on the run.

Top Healthy Cooking Tips

1. Eat more fruit and
   vegetables. To keep valuable nutrients and colors of your vegetables,
   microwave, stir-fry or steam your vegetables instead of boiling them.
   Prefer using fresh or frozen vegetables, since canned vegetables are over
   processed and often have very high sodium content. Wash and scrub the vegetables
   instead of peeling them. Many nutrients are found close to the skin.
2. Cut down on salt. Use Lemon juice, olive
   oil and herbs add flavor to the dish. Prepared seasonings usually have
   high salt content that might increase your risk for high blood pressure.
   Use herbs and spices instead. Reduce use of soy sauce, tomato
   sauce and processed sauces since they usually contain high levels of salt.
   
3. Decrease the amount of
   calories in your food by simply switching to low fat milk. Drink water
   instead of sodas. Choose to use the low fat version of any food if it
   exists.
4. Use whole grain instead of
   highly refined products. Whole-wheat flour, whole cornmeal and rice are
   far better for your health than the refined grains.
5. Keep fats to a minimum. Buy
   lean meat cuts. Choose skinless chicken breasts. Eat more fish, which is
   high in protein, low in fats and loaded with omega 3 fatty acids.
6. Use Non-stick cookware to
   reduce the need for cooking oil. Avoid using oils and butter
   as lubricants. Use spray oil instead.

Healthy cooking
begins with being health conscientious. Eating healthy does not mean giving up
on your favorite foods. In fact it opens up a whole new range of flavors and
textures for your eating pleasure.

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