Making healthy food tasty

[ttbotter]

Just joined right now. I really got to change my mind from eating rubbish to healthy. Just been and got salad and fruit and veg in. Just got work out how to make it tasty not only for me but my husband as well.

[IndigoBlue61]

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[benwl]

Welcome to the site! You're off to a good start getting fruit and veg in

Your post brings a few thoughts to my mind.

Firstly, a lot of unhealthy food from restaurants and supermarkets contains loads of added salt which can make that food tasty but deadens the tastebuds so food without as much salt tastes bland. The good news is that this can change within a few weeks, so it's worth sticking with healthy food for a bit and noticing how your taste changes.

Secondly, maybe think about the types of food you currently find tasty and what gives them their flavours. Most regional food for example uses very distinctive herbs and spices for flavouring that you can continue to use in healthy food.

Finally, be adventurous with salads, they are so versatile. My lunch today for example was brown rice, chickpeas, kidney beans, sweet corn, peppers, chillis, tomatos, red onion and mushrooms, with balsamic vinegar dressing - and it was delicous

Good luck with your journey!

[Ceals]

Welcome ttbotter this I'd definitely the place to be for all kinds of help, advice and support.

Make your weight loss journey an adventure with your food. Try different ingredients, tastes and textures. Try roasting a red pepper to add to your salad, it really changes the flavour, as does roasting garlic. Roasted veg are great, minimal oil and a couple of sprigs of rosemary thrown in, get some squash and sweet potatoes in there as well.

You really need to maximise the flavour fir the good to be exciting, remember nothing is ruled out it is for you to decide what you ear in order to get your weight moving in the right direction. So a little strong flavoured cheese (Parmesan/Stilton) goes a long way, a good balsamic vinegar is also excellent at adding flavour. Definitely ring the changes and keep notes of what you enjoyed. If you didn't like it what could you do to improve it.

The main thing is to make this a sustainable, enjoyable journey, it isn't a torture to be endured. I have one simple rule, if it isn't good for me it doesn't go in my mouth! Find out about nutrients and which foods are nutrient dense. Above all enjoy your splendid adventure.

[Fran182716]

Hello ttbotter rubbish food is often high In Salt and /or sugar which tends to mask natural flavours (wonder how bad the junk food would taste without it!) and as the others have said healthier foods may taste a bit bland at first but your taste buds will adjust and you'll start to notice and enjoy the more subtle natural flavours. Calories in Herbs and spices are negligible and think of interesting textures too, e.g. Something crunchy and juicy with something creamy and smooth.