Many health conditions and diseases are often tied to the foods we eat, adopting a healthier diet can be one of the best things you can do for your body and mind. However, this doesn’t have to mean that you have to sacrifice your sense of taste to do so, as there are foods out there that taste wonderful while also being really healthy for you. Here are some of them for your reference and convenience.
Milked nuts
Milk is one of the healthiest and arguably one of the tastier things you can include in your diet. It’s creamy, it’s got loads of vitamins and calcium, and it’s very filling. However, if you’re watching your waistline or are lactose intolerant, then you might want to go with its plant-derived alternative, namely healthy milked nuts or nut milk.
Nut milk is essentially milk made from nut varieties such as peanuts, almonds, walnuts, and more. A glassful contains just as much calcium as a regular glass of dairy, as well as a creamy taste that carries with it the distinct note of the nut it’s derived from. Best of all, it comes with absolutely no lactose and far fewer calories! Grab a glassful of healthy milked nuts right now and enjoy milk as you’ve never enjoyed it before.
Goat cheese
This exotic type of cheese tastes amazing and even a little bit indulgent. However, you can easily apply it to your favorite sandwich bread or recipes without any guilt, as it has less fat per serving than other cheeses. It also has a healthy amount of protein, calcium, and 3% of the recommended daily intake of iron in just one single ounce.
Air-popped Popcorn
While popcorn is a movie going staple all around the world, there’s a good chance that you haven’t consumed its healthier form—namely air-popped popcorn. Making it is simple: dump fresh corn kernels into a non-stick pot with a tight-fitting lid, place it over a stove on low heat, and shake the entire thing every couple of seconds. The lid will keep the heated air inside, while the non-stick coating will ensure that no kernel will stick to the pot no matter how hot it gets. The end result is popcorn that’s a lot healthier than the kind you buy at cinemas and sporting events, with only 83 calories per cup. Just add salt, no fattening butter or oil required!
Ghee
We all know how too much butter can be unhealthy for you, both for your circulation, waistline, and digestion. However, the Indians have discovered that if you clarify butter by melting it and then skimming off some of its fat before use, you can make it tastier and also healthier to use. This clarified butter is called ghee. You can use it as cooking oil or a butter alternative to taking advantage of its high vitamin content, lowered fat content, and subtle nutty flavor.
Purple potatoes
If you’re a potato aficionado but you want to replace your normal everyday spuds with something healthier, then pick these purple beauties instead. Not only are purple potatoes rich in potassium, but they’re also rich in anthocyanin, the antioxidant that can help reduce your risk for cardiovascular disease. It’s also responsible for its attractive purple color!
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is essentially fermented cabbage, and it contains a whole lot of fiber as well as a ton of essential vitamins such as iron, manganese, copper, sodium, magnesium, and calcium. It’s also got a moderate amount of protein to help build muscle. Finally, the fermentation process lends sauerkraut a probiotic quality that can improve your digestion and gut health upon consumption.
Kimchi
If you want your fermented cabbage to have a bit more kick to it, then you can’t go wrong with Kimchi, Korea’s take on the fermented vegetable. A single serving is loaded with vitamin A, B, and C, all essential vitamins to keep your body healthy. Just like sauerkraut, it contains probiotics that help you digest better. Spoon it over rice or soups for added spice and healthiness!
Conclusion
Healthy eating doesn’t have to feel or taste like torture. Include these tasty and delicious foods in your diet and you’re sure to look forward to every meal instead of dreading them, while still enjoying the benefits of a vitamin-filled and nutritious diet.
