We all want our diet to be Nutritious so that we are fit and healthy all the time. It is necessary to have ingredients at home that we can use on a regular basis to fix our healthy meals for our entire family. It is obvious that our diet has to be Low in Fat, Salt and Sugar with No Added Preservatives.Let’s discover here the ingredients that will keep every part of our health, healthy - including our appetite.
1. Olive Oil
A bit expensive oil, but not that expensive than our health ! This is one of the best edible oil in terms of palatability, stability, lipid profile, and safety profiles.
The nutrient content of 100 grams of olive oil are:-Saturated Fat: 13.8%.Monounsaturated Fat: 73% (most of it the 18 carbon long oleic acid)Omega-6: 9.7%Rich in Energy: 884 calories
It also have Omega-3, oleuropein and oleocanthal which are nature’s most powerful anti-oxidants. Together with vitamin E and carotenoids, this oil play a vital role in fighting against cancer, inflammation, coronary artery disease, degenerative nerve diseases, diabetes…etc, and above all it has no allergic agents.
2. Non Fat YogurtNon-fat yogurt, especially Greek yogurt is a wonderful substitute for recipes that call for mayonnaise, or sour cream. They can be used to thicken a variety of sauces and also make a great snack or breakfast.
3. Onions
People usually cry while cutting an onion, but a must ingredient of our meal dish –
• Help balance blood sugar
• Contain anti-inflammatory benefits for those who struggle with allergies
• Also have anti bacteria properties for the body to fight harmful bacteria that may cause illness
4. Garlic
High in Selenium which helps in reducing blood cholesterol that can cause problems in the heart. Always allow it to rest after chopping before cooking to obtain the maximum health benefits. It increases iron absorption which is essential in the production of red blood cells. Also helps to fight against obesity.
5. Tomatoes
Eat it raw or as sauce, has invariable nutritions
• The red pigment in tomatoes is called lycopene. This promotes the production of collagen for gorgeous skin.
• Lycopene enables one to enjoy a good night sleep healing to the mind, body and soul.
• It lowers the risk of osteoporosis by strengthening the bones when eaten regularly.
• Also contain antioxidants necessary for the fight against cancer.
• Tomatoes are also believed to help the skin fight against sunburn when eaten in abundance.
6. Herb
Most fresh herbs contain strong aromas that make a meal enjoyable, and they can be grown on your windowsill and therefore be easily accessible to create healthy and delicious meals.
• Rosemary is believed to help improve the brain health of people who forget easily.
• Parsley is full of minerals and vitamins; additionally it adds color to a salad for a mouth-watering meal.
• Ginger is another herb that is good for the digestive health and is believed to settle an upset stomach. It can be dried and used in a tea to relieve a cold because it is known to open the sinuses for easier breathing.
• A number of people have used it to relieve pain in a tooth by chewing it.
Hope by adding these few ingredients in your meal, it will taste good by making you feel healthy and strong.
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