Shopping Healthily

Taking care of your figure not only means making an effort with food, but also with the prior steps like going to the supermarket. Here are some tips for buying healthy and dietary ingredients. It's very simple, if what we have at home promotes good health and healthy eating, then we have the upper hand when it comes to dieting and managing our weight. That’s why we give you some advice on how to shop and what to choose in the supermarket; nowadays the alternatives are infinite, and not all are beneficial to the body. Look for a short ingredient list When reading a product label, try to choose those made with few ingredients. The more additives the preparation has, the greater the number of preservatives and colorings it may contain. Simple is better. Don't be fooled There are ingredients that are truly nutritious and healthy, but some others fall victim to marketing, for example, in the case of no cholesterol. Cholesterol is a fat that only appears in animal products like meat, eggs, and butter, so if you see that some vegetable oil or fruit products carry this label, you'll know they are just trying to do good publicity for an obvious fact. Organic food Typically, eating organic is better since it means that whether animal or vegetable products are created, harvested, and packaged under strict rules of no preservatives or chemical additives. Although the organic offer is growing every day, it is important to know that it doesn't necessarily mean it is good for health; of course, it's better than a food with colorings, but organic lard, for example, is still fattening. Cereals Be careful with cereals; companies can be very clever in selling their products, and this is one of those cases. Look for boxes where it is obvious that the cereal was made with few ingredients and preferably with whole grains and large amounts of fiber. Stay away from those with artificial sweeteners and processed fruit, as it is pure glucose. Too much water Be wary of products where the ingredient list starts with water. From dressings to instant soups, products that contain a lot of water usually equate to products with many additives since they must somehow give flavor to all the liquid they contain. The market is your friend Of course, the supermarket is very convenient, but every once in a while, take a trip to the market; everything found there is fresher and does not contain harmful agents or fattening chemicals. Products like meat, vegetables, fruits, and even fish are better obtained directly from market suppliers as they boast freshness, and this is a sign of health.   Recipes to Consider for Your Healthy Shopping Caprese Salad Tower Recipe Ingredients: - 4 medium round tomatoes - 2 fresh mozzarella balls - basil - 3 tablespoons of olive oil - 1 tablespoon of white vinegar - 1/2 lemon - pepper To learn the steps to prepare this recipe click here.   Kiwi Fillets Recipe Ingredients: - 4 fish fillets - 2 tablespoons of butter - 2 cloves of finely chopped garlic - 2 ripe kiwis - 1 cup of water - 2 tablespoons of sugar - 1/2 teaspoon of grated fresh ginger - 1 teaspoon of cornstarch - 1 teaspoon of chicken broth - salt - pepper To see how to prepare this recipe click here.   Fresh Lemonade Recipe Ingredients: - 2 lemons cut into quarters and seeded - 8 cups of cold water - low-calorie sweeteners to taste - ice to taste Click here to see how to prepare this recipe.   Are you willing to follow these tips in your shopping?