The standard American diet is generally referred to as a
diet that is lacking in fruits and vegetables. A lot of people don’t go out of
their way to eat fresh fruit and vegetables on a regular basis. If anything,
they settle for the kind that they can get in a can, and try to pretend that
the French fries and their happy meals are nutritional enough as far as
vegetables go.
Unfortunately, what you don’t always realize is that
potatoes are actually full of starch, which break down into sugar in your body
and cause you to have rapid weight gain. Potatoes is a staple food is something
that has been beneficial to many cultures, most notably the Irish, but the way
that Americans prepare potatoes make them far more unhealthy. Deep frying them
in oil is a sure way to obesity.
Instead of treating potatoes as your vegetable side dish for
every meal, make sure that you have something green, or at least something that
is fresh from the produce section on your table every day.
Cooking fresh vegetables can be very tedious for somebody
who is not used to the task. You have to make sure that they are all washed and
cut up and prepared before you even begin to cook them. It is no wonder why
people who are used to the convenience of processed foods and the American
lifestyle find themselves hard-pressed to make the time to prepare vegetables
properly for themselves and their families.
However, there are some ways that you can make this much
easier for yourself. If you want to transition into a healthy habit of cooking
vegetables, there are some steps that you can take easily.
First of all, as soon as you buy your vegetables, wash them
and cut them up so there are any ready for cooking once it comes time for your
meal. This will help to save you a tremendous amount of time in the long run,
and when you take your vegetables out to cook them, you will be very proud to
realize that you are making great choices for yourself and, your family, if you
are cooking for more than one person.
Next, it doesn’t hurt to look into the recipe books and
cooking videos online. If you learn how other people make vegetables and make
them work in their favor, you can easily pick up the tips and skills that you
need in order to make them taste good for yourself. It can be very hard to
break into a new habit though, so be patient with yourself and don’t try to
rush it.
Finally, make it a priority. Put it on your meal planners. Think about the vegetables that you want to eat, and think about how you want to prepare them. Eat them, and find ways to enjoy them. These are nature’s bounty. They are like medicine. They will make you safe and healthy and provide you with a clear path to a brighter future. Enjoy that, and begin your journey toward healthy eating today!
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