One of the hardest parts of living a healthy lifestyle is not to succumb to temptation and to try to find alternative snacks for in between meals. When we’re hungry we go for what’s closest to us and what meets the eye, often snacks full of sugar with no nutritional value to fuel our body, ending up doing more harm than good. Some examples of good snacks to help us get through the day are the ones that we can bring from home and that we can rely on because they were prepared by us. Here’s some suggestions of quick and healthy snacks that we can always bring with us:
MONICA MARQUES "THE SQUEEZER"
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Supermarket shelves seem to have almost everything all year round, thanks to imports from around the world. Yes, it seems great to be able to get whatever food you want, whenever you want but these imports come at a price, not just to your pocket but also to the taste and nutritional value of the food. Imported produce is harvested early before the full flavour has developed, it is then chilled for transportation and on arrival may need to be artificially ripened in a hot house or by irradiation which can change the texture and taste. Imported produce is likely to be less fresh and lower in nutritional value than locally sourced and in-season produce, as nutrients can decline over time and transportation can take weeks on a ship from the other side of the world. There is a price to the environment too, of course, what with all that carbon dioxide produced in getting it from the distant source to the supermarket shelf. It is, of course, tempting to buy the foods you are familiar with or that are listed in a recipe you are using but think before you pop that asparagus into your shopping trolley. Is it in season? If not, do you really need it or could you substitute it for some broccoli perhaps? By using recipes with ingredients that are in season or being brave and reinventing your recipes you can easily eat in season. Believe us, your health, palate and pocket will thank you as will the environment and of course your local farmer! We at Reinvencipes want to help you to eat healthier and by eating local, seasonal food you are well on your way. Below we share with you links to allow you to find out what produce is in season in your corner of the world. Please feel free to share with us any other good links you have.
Ireland http://www.bestinseason.ie/whats-in-season/ United Kingdom http://www.eattheseasons.co.uk/ North America http://www.sustainabletable.org/seasonalfoodguide/ Australia http://seasonalfoodguide.com/ MARIEAD MAHON "THE BLENDER" In life, much like smoothies, you get out what you put in. Blending unexpected ingredients to create exquisite food. Here at Reinvencipes we asked ourselves is it possible to eat healthy without spending a lot of money. And – spoiler alert! – after short deliberation we were sure it absolutely is. Of course when you wander between shelves in your local grocery store it is easy to get overwhelmed. All those spirulinas, chias and goji berries are crazy expensive and you probably have only faintest idea how to incorporate them into your diet. We are going to be blunt here: you don’t need them. Really! And it is not about deciding if all those super foods are truly that super – that is a discussion for another occasion. The point is you can have wholesome nutritious foods that are affordable and easy to find. And you will be able to pronounce their names because you actually know them very well. So today’s topic: OATS. Oats are a whole-grain food and we already love the sound of that. Eating whole grains means you are getting fibre, proteins that are plant-based, minerals, vitamins and an array of antioxidants that will benefit your health. A 40g portion of dry oats contains:
Due to fibre content, a bowl of porridge eaten for breakfast will keep you full for longer. Which means you can eat less and still feel satisfied without crazy sugar cravings. It has been proven that eating oats helps reduce bad cholesterol, lowering your risk of heart disease. It also helps lower blood sugar levels and improves insulin sensitivity. More great news about oats: a 40 grams portion of dried porridge will only cost you 10 cents. Add your favorite milk and a banana and this wholesome breakfast will set you back about 60 cents. We think your breakfast is sorted! MAGDALENA ADAMCZYK "THE GRATER" I KNOW IT'S CHEESY, BUT I FEEL GRATE. |
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