Pasta Dishes
I’ve spent years eating pasta and I’ve had the same idea. My body has a way of getting used to healthy food. Not only am I able to fit in my clothes, but when the time comes to diet, I have a recipe for success!
1. Use high gluten gluten free pasta like spaghetti or fettuccine instead of regular ones. They are gluten free so you can take them and eat them with your family while not having too many carbs. You can also use whole wheat pasta instead of pasta with some whole grain sauce if you want it.
2. Enjoy baked pasta dishes as well as homemade ones if you are trying to be healthier. As long as they are low carb and rich in protein. If you are cooking from scratch, try making a chicken noodle dish. There are plenty of options out there that will bake up perfectly for baking and can take less than ten minutes to prepare. But don’t stop at just looking for recipes. It is always best to experiment with new stuff. Try putting together your own cake mix for a festive treat! And most importantly, never stop experimenting. Even though pasta dishes may look boring on the menu, that doesn’t mean we won’t feel satisfied. Sometimes when we aren’t hungry enough, we want a sweet snack or something to satisfy our appetite. But when we crave something sweet to make us feel full, our brain tells us something is wrong. We tend to keep on looking for more things to impress ourselves with and end up making bigger portions than we need. Why does this happen? Because pasta dishes allow people to do the work of cooking a dessert themselves!
3. Prepare a meal the night before, make it easier by getting rid of some snacks that might tempt us. Like chocolate chips or popcorn. I usually go to bed before dinner. I get up in the morning and start preparing the meals. After that, I go to bed and stay asleep until I wake in the evening. Then I enjoy the leftover and prepare the next meal. This goes for everything from sandwiches for lunch, appetizers, desserts, side dishes, or whole days. Also, keep your meals lighter by having smaller amounts of carbs. I usually choose low carb pasta dishes each day. Make sure you have lots of vegetables like carrots or potatoes so that they provide proteins like fiber and vitamins A and C. Too much sugars also reduce the amount of nutrients like vitamin K! Of course, we all know how important grains are these days. So, have rice plates made with 100% whole grain flour. Don’t stick to just using corn bread, either. Have brownies or cookies made of whole grains of oats. And the list goes on and on!
Another fun option as you get used to the idea of savoring foods is watching TV shows or movies over and over again. The pastors who make them get super excited about what is going on around the world and how the characters behave. Now, they’ll even create their own dramas! Or maybe you could combine movies and TV! Watching them watch episodes over and over again gives them valuable insights into the story lines. Plus with Netflix, you can probably find anything you want to stream without leaving the house! How would you like to experience such an opportunity? Well, you never know. Take some trips to other countries and continents with your friends and watch the drama series back again and again!
4. Let’s continue with eating healthy during social events like sporting events. By taking care of our nutrition, we are able to maintain our body strength. Especially, avoid heavy workouts from time to time. And because a lot of athletes train extremely hard, they don’t have time to lose weight. That’s why doctors recommend losing some extra pounds. When we eat healthy for once, we are able to burn off some fat around the belly area. Another great thing is that since we are active, the brain is able to keep up with normal hormone levels, and therefore we are able to focus better. If you workout several days a week, you start feeling stronger. And if you are exercising multiple times a week, your muscle mass should improve because of the effort you put in. But remember, we still have many seasons left to play. Keep active and stay fit in all seasons.
5. Plan food for dinners and snacks when traveling to foreign countries or as part of a vacation trip. Eating the right type of pasta like spaghetti or fettuccine, or oat noodles can help us eat healthier while traveling and in places where calories are scarce. Although our bodies struggle with calorie dense items like cheese cakes, crackers, beans, etc., we can still keep nutritious snacks like hummus or potato fritters on hand. These options are packed with vitamins A and E2, soluble fiber, and dietary fiber. These nutrients alone are excellent for health. Another good choice is nutritionally rich fruits like cherries and grapes.
6. Learn how to cook them yourself. Since I am vegetarian, I am usually forced to go through tons of recipes to learn how to cook my favorite veggie. All of those recipes are often times very simple. For example, there are a few vegetable soup recipes which are easy to make. I usually start out with broccoli, but then I gradually increase the size and the types of vegetables I include. So I know all the tricks, and I will never forget them again! Another great recipe is pizza dough!
7. Find inspiration inside yourself, especially when we look back in history. Never underestimate the power of the past when talking about living better. Because we never know when we might become wiser. With a little self-discipline, we learn. Not only can we change our outlook on life, but maybe we can even make mistakes. Remember, mistakes are opportunities to grow more creative.
8. Never start eating healthy after the gym! Just because you are working out a few times per week, does not mean we have to skip exercise altogether. We all know that workout helps strengthen our minds and bodies in ways no other exercise can. Do yourself a favor by taking advantage of your workout time to start eating healthy! Not only are we able to build our cardiovascular endurance, but also our muscles and bones are strengthened. Exercise also helps us shed fat around the belly area.
9. Eat when we are hungry. When we aren’t hungry, it might seem a bit counter-intuitive, but eating healthy is when we are hungry. Many people skip breakfast or lunch, because of our busy schedules. This does not mean we have to miss out the chance of getting fresh air, nature, and sunlight. Instead, we can stay home and eat snacks while relaxing with no worry about eating unhealthy. You may want to eat fast food all day long when you aren't hungry. Some experts say that caffeine can also cause us to overeat. Here are some reasons why we shouldn't try to deprive ourselves when we are hungry:
There will always be snacking habits which can lead to weight Gain.
We are unable to digest carbohydrates more due to lack of nutrient absorption due to not being given time to.
The taste of any kind of treats makes it difficult to resist temptation.
There is nothing worse than skipping breakfast and eating junk at noon! You can do it the following ways to stay away from fast food:
Make sure any snack is gluten friendly. Avoid refined grains which contain a lot of sugar.
Choose vegetables instead of high carbohydrate ones.
Eat small meals and savor the flavors of fruit juices throughout the day.
You can also use flavored tea powder to reduce the likelihood of you going crazy while eating. You can even add lemon juice and honey to any drink and sip on it while staying hydrated.
10. Watch what we eat. One of the simplest ways to eat healthy when we are out and about is by watching what we eat. While it is not always possible to follow nutritional advice, there is no excuse for never eating something that is out of our control. However, it’s important to be aware that healthy eating can be a little complicated. Being conscious about our choices when eating can be helpful when it comes to gaining knowledge and expertise. Once you learn how to read nutrition labels, you can use them during grocery shopping to figure out what you should eat and what to ignore. Doing this exercise will also help understand how nutrients are added to your specific foods and how they fit into the overall nutrition plan.
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