Taste is one of the major motivators behind the foods we choose to eat. It’s pretty hard to eat something if you don’t like it, even if it is good for you. At the end of the day, you don’t put carbohydrates, or protein, or fibre on your plate. We eat food, and if it tastes good, people are more likely to eat it. Obviously there needs to be a balance, because foods loaded with fat, sugar and salt may taste good, but it isn’t necessarily good for your health in large amounts
So the key question is – how do you make healthy food taste good? Healthy eating is easy to stick to when your foods are full of flavour. It’s also important to avoid dietary boredom and feelings of deprivation, which often leads to bingeing. Fortunately, there are many interesting and delicious ideas you can use to add flavour without the kilojoules. Here are just a few suggestions below.
Finally, a positive attitude towards healthy eating is also important. Instead of describing healthy food as “rabbit food”, be proactive. Get creative in the kitchen, and seek out healthy recipes that taste great.
How important is attitude when it comes to healthy eating? How do you make healthy foods taste great?
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