An Example of a Perfect Meal
Good nutrition is vital to a strong and healthy mind and
body. It's true what they say - you are what you eat.
This statement points out very effectively that if you feed
your body with low nutritional and sugary garbage, your body
has nothing to work with and you'll end up eventually feeling
like garbage.
On the other hand, if you nourish your body with food that
is packed with nutrients such as vitamins, fiber, healthy
fats, whole grains and omega-3's, you'll notice a huge difference
in how you look and feel...especially if you make this type
of food a dietary habit.
Right now we're at a crossroad - we know we should be eating
better, but there are so many restaurants available offering
"bad" food and it's making the obesity rate skyrocket.
Even restaurants that offer fish platters and other health-conscious
meals end up not so good because of the amount of calories
you ingest between the bread, large portions and dessert.
You have two options:
1. Stay away from fast rood restaurants - and when you eat
out at restaurants, be strict about what you eat. Stay away
from the bread and don't finish everything on your plate...bring
the rest home for a meal you can eat the next day.
2. Make a meal at home yourself using ingredients you buy
at the grocery store, not frozen entrees.
The focus of this article is on number two because by making
your own meal, you can control exactly what goes into it.
The end result is a meal that you know is nutritious and NOT
packed with health-deteriorating ingredients.
Here's an example of the perfect meal you can make at home.
It has everything you need for better health.
What you'll need is:
1 9-10 ounce bag of baby spinach
1 can of wild Alaskan pink salmon
1-2 teaspoons of olive oil
1-2 teaspoons of balsamic vinegar
1/2-3/4 cup of brown rice
Here's a breakdown of each food's health benefits:
Spinach - this green leaf is packed with phytonutrients,
vitamins and fiber - and it's low in calories.
Wild Alaskan Pink Salmon - yes, canned! It tastes better
than you think. The reason this is recommended is because
the food is a powerhouse of good fats, protein and omega-3's
and is low in calories and carbohydrates. The salmon you would
normally buy is potentially high in mercury, which is bad.
This Wild Alaskan form is free of mercury...and it's inexpensive.
In case you're wondering, Omega-3's are vital for healthy
weight loss, brain health and a healthy cardiovascular system.
Olive Oil - full of good fat which your body does need. When
you buy olive oil, make sure it's 100% authentic. Some brands
are now mixing olive oil with refined oils...the end result
is olive oil, but not really.
Balsamic Vinegar - vinegar reportedly controls your blood
sugar level when eating which is important for overall health.
Furthermore, it gives the meal more taste.
Brown Rice - whole grains are full of vitamins and fiber.
Check out Uncle Ben's instant brown rice...it's pretty good
and quick to make.
Making the meal is easy. You simply lay the spinach out on
a platter- you can more or less use however much you want-
and drizzle 1-2 teaspoons of olive oil and balsamic vinegar
over the spinach.
Let this sit for 10 minutes or so- this gives the spinach
a chance to soak up the oil and vinegar. While this is sitting,
cook the brown rice and open up the can of salmon.
When ready, simply spread the salmon over the spinach and
put the brown rice either on the side or in a separate bowl.
And now the best part of all - ENJOY!
This meal will take you 15 minutes max to make and each bite
will nourish your body from the inside out. And once you get
used to eating healthy, you'll find yourself experimenting
with all types of different meals.
This article shared with you one example of a perfect meal,
but there are many many more!
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Author: Eric Choong
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