My mother is a great cook. End of statement, there are no “ifs, ands or buts” about it. She’s good at cooking, and she never needs a recipe. She throws things into a pot and voila out comes a masterpiece. Now while my mother is a great cook, she’s not the healthiest cook. She loves butter, frying, anything that involves high cholesterol and high blood pressure.
Ever since I’ve moved into my apartment at The Estates at Heathbrook I’ve been trying to make her recipes a bit healthier. I try using ground turkey, less salt, olive oil and other alternatives. But sometimes I need to reference some smarter cooking tips, it’s not easy because the way my mother does it makes the food so good.
Here are just some of the tips I use to cook smarter, try them out!
Method- Try grilling, boiling, steaming and poaching your foods. It’s a healthier way to cook.
Spices- Use herbs and spices rather than salts to add taste to your meals!
Fruits and Veggies- Add more fruits and vegetables to your recipes and meals!
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