It is very important what kind of food we take into our bodies these days. It is important to pay attention to our nutrition, as our health is determined by nutrient intake. Every part of our body needs to be taken care of, but the most important is our heart. There is no need to explain this, as everyone knows that it is the engine of our body. That's why it doesn't matter what we eat and what we drink. However, in addition to all this, it is important to put a variety and as many foods as possible on our plate. Don't stick to the usual diet, taste and try other foods. In addition to eating a varied diet, it is a serious guarantee that we are getting the necessary nutrients into our body. That's why we've brought you some ideas about which foods are more important to eat, which play an important role in everyday life.
Here are some tips
The first and most important thing is to eat enough vegetables and fruits. Thanks to their very high vitamin and mineral content and somewhat high water content, they contribute to the balance of the body's fluid balance. Thus, for example, among fruits, pomegranate has a very good effect in avoiding heart and vascular diseases. Of the vegetables, onions and beetroot are the most important to eat, since besides being healthy, they help prevent cancer. It improves endurance and relieves skin problems.
The second most important is fish. This is because omega-3 sources are higher in fish, for example: salmon or mackerel. It's worth trying if you haven't eaten it yet, it's very tasty and a good source of protein. Lean meats and eggs can be eaten in addition to all these.
The third one we listed is fluid intake. It is essential to drink 2-3 liters of water a day, as most of our body is water! Make sure you always stay hydrated and that your internal organs can work without limits.
In addition to healthy foods, the opposite should be mentioned, the harmful foods and drinks. Obviously, the first thing we highlight is the energy drink, because we all know how high the caffeine and sugar content is. Carbonated drinks are especially to be avoided because of our stomach. By consuming them, excess gas is produced and thereby stretches the mouth of our stomach. Over time, heartburn, nausea or even reflux may develop!
Fat is also harmful in daily consumption. Most food is cooked or fried with fat. If we know how, we neglect it and use olive oil or butter instead. What is also worth mentioning is carbohydrates, which unfortunately play a role in many foods.
- Of course, the ones listed can be replaced with whole grain bread or brown dough.-
If you like to be active in the kitchen, you will definitely like this part! We have brought you a few recipes that will help you get started on healthy eating.
Breakfast: Green Smoothie
Ingredients:
- the vegetables can be: cucumber, celeriac, broccoli, spinach, zucchini, lettuce, avocado
-1 teaspoon of birch sugar, stevia, maple syrup, or agave syrup
- possibly a pinch of ginger or a little lemon juice
- the fruit can be: banana, berry fruit, apple, melon, peach, pineapple
-2 dl water, coconut water or almond milk
-2 tablespoons of coconut oil
- some green spices: parsley, basil, min
Preparation:
Peel the fruits and vegetables and put them in a blender or in a bowl in which you can puree them with a stick blender! For harder vegetables and fruits, it can be useful to grate or cut them into smaller pieces beforehand. Add some liquid, a little sweetener, maybe green spice, or lemon juice and your morning drink is ready. We vary the ingredients to our liking!
Lunch: Beetroot risotto with mushrooms
Ingredients:
-40 dkg of rice
- 20 dkg mushrooms
- broth stock
-4 larger beets
-olive oil
-100 ml cooking cream
-1 small onion
- salt and pepper to taste
Preparation:
Wash the beetroot thoroughly, then cook it with the skin on. When it has cooled down, carefully peel it and then cut it into small cubes. Clean the mushrooms, cut them into slices, chop the onion. Heat olive oil in a pot, fry the onion, then throw in the rice, cover it a bit, and then pour over two and a half times the amount of broth stock. Season with salt and pepper and cook until half-soft under the lid. Then stir in the cooking cream and add the finely diced beetroot, then simmer for another 20 minutes under the lid until soft. In a small pan, fry the mushroom slices in a little oil, then pile them on top of the beetroot risotto. It can also be eaten with a little feta cheese on top if you like, a great nutritious one-dish dish.
Dinner: Tuna Avocado Salad
Ingredients (for 4 people):
-1 avocado
- 1-1 tin of canned tuna
-2 spring onions
-1 small box of cherry tomatoes (or 2-3 larger tomatoes)
-1 lime
-2 boiled eggs
-1 red bell pepper
-1 spoonful of sweet chili sauce
- salt, pepper, a little fresh parsley
Preparation:
Thinly slice the spring onion. Cut the cherry tomatoes into quarters or dice the tomatoes into small cubes. The bell pepper is also cut into small cubes. Mix the vegetables, season with salt and pepper, and sprinkle with a little sweet chili sauce (it's available in oriental stores and is very delicious, worth trying) - it won't make our salad spicy, just a little piquant. Drain the tuna and mix the pieces with the vegetables. Last but certainly not least, peel the avocado and sprinkle it with the squeezed juice of a lime, then add it to the salad. You can also add boiled egg slices. Sprinkle with a little fresh parsley and serve immediately, with toast or French toast.
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