Tips for flavoring your food without a lot of calories!
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A plate of meat, vegetables and potatoes without any additives ... That of course tastes lifeless and boring, we all know that. But how do you flavor that food properly, without having to reach for the piles of sugar, salt and e-numbers that most food manufacturers love?
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For those who like to flavor their food without pumping their body full of useless calories, the following list of tips and tricks is indispensable. This way you can keep those healthy meals interesting and surprising, every day!
Season food with herbs and spices
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Herbs and spices are probably the easiest and healthiest source to flavor your food - without consuming a lot of extra calories - yet very few people know well about them to go. They usually don't get any further than a jar of dried Italian herbs and some black pepper. A shame, because nature has so much more to offer!
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Herbs and spices are probably the easiest and healthiest source to flavor your food - without consuming a lot of extra calories - yet very few people know well to go. They usually don't get beyond a jar of dried Italian herbs and some black pepper. A shame, because nature has so much more to offer!
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11 minMain dishpeanut oil, tofu stir-fry cubes finely seasoned, stir fry sauce sweet and sour, thick noodles, carrot julienne, beetroot julienne, yellow bell pepper, watercress,rainbow salad with tofu -
45 minMain dishRed cabbage, mild olive oil, quinoa plus, forest outing, lemon, sesame oil, soy sauce less salt, Bio Today tahini white in pot, tap water,grilled red cabbage with quinoa salad -
30 minDessertBrie, Roquefort, port salut, gruyere, Camembert, walnut, garlic, thyme, honey, grape, baguette, Red onion, red grape, raisins, Red wine, Red wine vinegar, Brown sugar,generous cheese plate with onion marmalade -
30 minDessertFull Milk, whipped cream, macaroon, custard powder, vanilla sugar, sugar, protein, amaretto, almond liqueur, basic recipe cooking pears,macaroon pastry with casserole
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If you have space in your kitchen or garden, it is nice to grow some fresh herbs yourself; this way you know much better how they taste and how to use them. Spices such as chili pepper, cinnamon, turmeric and cloves are more difficult to grow yourself, but you can easily buy them ready-made.
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Try experimenting - you'll be surprised at the amount of flavors they have to offer. They are also a good source of antioxidants!
Sweets without sugar
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You can hardly imagine how much sugar is in our food - and if you know how to avoid it, you have taken a big step towards a healthier diet! Natural sweeteners like honey and maple syrup are slightly better than sugar, but mainly because they provide a lot of extra nutrients, and not because the sugars they contain are really different themselves.
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You can hardly imagine how much sugar is in our food - and if you know how to avoid it, you have taken a big step towards a healthier diet! Natural sweeteners like honey and maple syrup are slightly better than sugar, but mainly because they provide a lot of extra nutrients, and not because the sugars they contain are really different.
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5 minDrink without alcoholbananas, cool fresh apple-pear raspberry juice, Soy drink vanilla,soy fruit shake -
20 minMain dishsauerkraut, sticking potato, liquid baking product, half-to-half minced, Spice meatballs, pineapple, olive oil, liquid baking product,gratin sauerkraut dish with minced meat -
40 minMain dishlemongrass, fresh ginger, Red peppers, onions, tomato cubes, fresh cod fillet, coriander, oil, ground turmeric (koenjit), coconut milk, salt,fish in creamy coconut sauce -
15 minSide dishsweet potato, soft goat cheese, egg, spring / forest onion,stuffed sweet potato with egg
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Therefore only use them in moderation. Other ingredients that can help you create a sweet taste include cinnamon, vanilla extract and cocoa. Real sweet tooths will have to get used to that, but when you stop using sugar for a while, your cravings for extremely sweet will diminish quickly!
Spiciness instead of salt
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Do you tend to always throw too much salt on your food? Then it can help to spice up your meals; you will no longer notice that your food contains less salt than usual! Cayenne pepper, for example, is extremely healthy, while it contains hardly any calories, which makes it extremely suitable for flavoring your food.
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Of course it depends entirely on your dish in which form you use them: you can go for chili powder, but a fresh Spanish pepper is also delicious to use in tomato sauce, for example. If you want to go for spicy sauces, sambal oelek, for example, is a good flavor enhancer with relatively few calories. Take a good look in the supermarket at the different seasonings and try to vary them somewhat.
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Of course it all depends on your dish in which form you use it: you can go for chili powder, but a fresh Spanish pepper is also delicious to use in tomato sauce, for example. If you want to go for spicy sauces, sambal oelek, for example, is a good flavor enhancer with relatively few calories. Take a good look in the supermarket at the different seasonings and try to vary them somewhat.
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20 minMain dishTasty vine tomato, (olive oil, fresh basil, onion, garlic, Parmigiano Reggiano, zucchini spaghetti, pumpkin spaghetti, mini buffalo mozzarella,lukewarm pumpkin and zucchini spaghetti -
15 minSide dishtraditional olive oil, curry powder, wheat flour, coconut milk, sambal oelek, chicken broth tablet, water, fresh mango,curry sauce with mango -
30 minMain dishtraditional olive oil, lean ground beef, frozen Mexican wok vegetables, salsa sauce mild, taco shell, grated young cheese, creme fraiche,Mexican vegetable in tacos -
95 minMain dishmaize chicken, lemon, coarse sea salt, pepper, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, thyme, zucchini, tomatoes (small to), black olives without pit,provençal chicken with zucchini and tomatoes
Add greasiness at last
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Some dishes are simply tastier with a little greasiness - think carrots with a little butter, or a salad with a dressing. If you want to limit the number of calories a bit, it is wise to only add fats and oils to your meal at the end.
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For example, don't fry your vegetables in oil, but grill or steam them, and add a greasy sauce at the end. This way you get a lot less oil (and therefore calories), while the result tastes just as good.
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For example, do not fry your vegetables in oil, but grill or steam them, and only add a greasy sauce at the end. This way you get a lot less oil (and therefore calories), while the result tastes just as good.
Get creative with new seasonings
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Of course, you don't have to limit your cooking to herbs and spices to flavor your food. There are many more lean seasonings that can turn your meal into something really special, if you get a little creative. Garlic, for example, is extremely suitable for flavoring your food, and is also super healthy! Onion is also a good seasoning with many health benefits.
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In addition, you can of course always vary with various types of vegetables or view ready-to-eat spice mixes and use them as inspiration. Lemon is also ideal for giving your dishes a fresh accent.
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In addition, you can of course always vary with various types of vegetables or view ready-made spice mixes and use them as inspiration. Furthermore, lemon is extremely suitable to give your dishes a fresh accent.
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Finally, coconut is also a perfect addition to many Asian dishes, just like lime juice. Coconut does contain a lot of calories, so you should not eat too much of it. By varying enough you always keep the meal interesting!