10 Cooking Resolutions for New Year’s
January 7, 2013
•Emily Murray
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10 Cooking Resolutions for New Year’s
A new year is coming and time to make that list of resolutions. As you make the New Year’s resolution list, think about the one place that can solve most of your major resolutions. The kitchen can help you check most of your common resolutions off the list. When you cook at home you can save money, it’s healthier and it brings a family together. Here are 10 healthy cooking resolutions for the New Year, which may help with your other resolutions.
Try Something New
When it comes to food, the choices are never ending. This New Year, don’t be afraid to get out of the rut of eating the same dinners week to week, break the cycle and try a new healthier menu.
Healthier Ingredients
Get away from using fatty ingredients in your cooking. Use more nuts, fish and healthy oils, in every meal. A subtle change won’t come as a shock to picky family members.
Cook More Often
Life gets busy, nobody is denying that, and with schedules it’s easy to pickup fast food or eat out. Take the time in the New Year and start cooking more at home. Start with one or two meals simple dishes a week and then move to every meal.
Fresh is Better
Make it a goal to eat less processed foods, especially meats. Rather than having meat as the star of the meal incorporate it into foods, like pasta, salad or soups.
Eat Healthy Whole Foods
Make it a point to add more whole foods to your diet. It will help with heart disease; they’re fresh and delicious when paired with the right meal. Despite opinions, eating whole foods never gets old, because they’re always changing and are fresh with the season.
Breakfast: Still the Most Important Meal of The Day
There’s nothing more healthy than starting the day with a healthy breakfast. If you don’t do it, move it to the top of the list. Whole grains, fruits and low-fat dairy offer the perfect start to any day.
Don’t Hesitate to Splurge
You’ve heard of people on diets having “cheat days,” the same should go with you. You’re not being healthy if you’re driving yourself mad, trying to do it. Satisfy your craving (within reason) for chocolate or other sweets.
Change your Restaurant
If you are going to eat out, be creative, adventurous. Try a new restaurant every so often, one with a different cooking style, one that offers a healthier menu.
Understand a Good Portion
Too much of a good thing, or anything is not good at all. Just because you’re eating healthier foods doesn’t mean you can load up on the portion size. Keep it in check.
Drink to Be Healthy
Don’t be afraid to have a drink. We’ve all heard a drink a day is good for the heart, well studies have shown it goes for more than wine. Beer, liquor and wine all can be healthy, just remember. to do it safely and one drink a day does not mean going crazy.
A New Year’s resolution focused around food can all lead to a healthier and more financially stable New Year.
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