By Bornika Das
November 10, 2023
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It is always advisable to eat more veggies, fruits, and whole grains if you’re planning for a healthy meal. Home cooking gives you more control over the ingredients and the quantity of their usage. Here are 7 tips to make preparing nutritious meals at home a little simpler if you're unsure how to get started.
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When it comes to preparing healthy food, planning is your greatest friend. Planning allows you to shop for groceries, veggies, and fruits efficiently and cost-effectively.
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One-ingredient foods, such as olive oil, chicken, broccoli, legumes, fruits, grains, etc., are referred to as whole foods. Whole foods are the pure, unadulterated offerings of mother nature, unspoiled by chemical additives, delivering essential nutrients to the body.
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You can easily lower the amount of fat and sugar in a meal by making little adjustments to your favourite recipes, which will let you indulge in some of your favourite dishes guilt-free.
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Refined oils have diminished nutritional values as it goes through rigorous refinement and processing procedure. Instead, you can benefit from using cold-pressed oils from groundnut, coconut, olives, mustard, or sesame in daily cooking
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Take into account your cooking technique when preparing meals at home. Saute, steam, or boil your food as you choose.
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It is advisable to use kitchen staples like herbs, salt (in moderation), and spices like pepper, cumin, and more to add taste to your meals rather than store-bought dressings and sauces.
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Having an idea of healthy amounts before you plate your food can help you avoid eating more than you meant
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