15 tips and tricks for healthy meals

15 tips and tricks for healthy meals
Changing your eating habits may not be as difficult as you thought. Everything is in the way! Try our 15 best tips and tricks for healthy meals.

In between healthy meals, sometimes treat yourself to treats
If you follow the rules almost irreproachably for healthy meals, but still have cravings for cheese pizza or a bowl of ice cream, go for it! Research and experts are unanimous: healthy eating does not mean deprivation; it's about providing the best fuel to your body and reaping all the possible health benefits, including aesthetically. If your mind settles occasionally on a slice of cake or pizza or a scoop of ice cream, spoil yourself and resume your good habits at the next meal.
Integrate the fruits on the grill into your healthy meals
"The use of fruits in different presentations can encourage your taste buds to adopt natural sugars," Vanessa Perrone adds. This is a very good thing since we all have to reduce our sugar consumption. Put half oranges, half grapefruit or pineapple slices directly on the barbecue grill and cook for a few minutes until grill marks appear, or grill in the oven until surface begins to caramelize. Serve hot with a pinch of cinnamon for dessert, or chop and chill to add to a perfect yogurt breakfast.
An oil atomizer to cut hundreds of calories
It allows you to use good quality olive or canola oil by avoiding the chemical fuels found in commercial sprayers when atomizing pots or pans is suggested. Our expert gives us other tips and tricks: "I always keep a second atomizer to season salads and spray cooked vegetables," says Abbey Sharp. Add sprigs of rosemary, thyme or citrus peel for a custom flavored oil.
Prime whole grains (quinoa, barley, wild rice) in a delicious way!
Tired of the same old quinoa recipe? U.S. too! Give it a morning makeover by crowning it with flaked almonds and a few drops of blueberry or strawberry kefir for a healthy meal. (This probiotic milk drink is rich in calcium for strengthening bones and probiotics that do not irritate the intestines.) For supper, add mushrooms and green onions to oatmeal (yes, flour oatmeal!) for a risotto-style side dish. There are a multitude of ways to prepare bulgur, barley and wild rice to brighten up your favorite dishes and incorporate these grains into your plate. They are the basis of good digestion, good cardiovascular health and effective weight management.
Improve your taco night and replace them with spring rolls
Swap your typical hard-shell tacos for Asian rolls of low-calorie rice paper. (There are only 20 calories per square of rice paper!) Fill them with your usual Mexican toppings or try with poached shrimps and chicken, julienne carrots, ribbed cucumbers, bean sprouts and sweet chilli sauce for a new flavor that will love the whole family

For a healthy meal, sit down to eat
59% of young women eat on the run, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association. The researchers say that those who eat upright consume more fat as well as more soft drinks and fast food. Sitting at the table allows you to make more thoughtful meal choices. You are also more likely to eat slowly, chewing well and savoring each bite, which improves digestion and gives more enjoyment around the meal.
Swap mayonnaise, butter and margarine with avocado
Forget the mayonnaise and spread ripe avocado mashed on your bread. It contains monounsaturated fats and excellent fibers for heart health. Avocado is also the perfect garnish for your breakfast toast because it contains even more potassium than a banana. Try it with a pinch of salt and a squeeze of fresh lime or more protein, crowned with a poached egg.