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DiningStyles™ survey reveals the number of Americans “on a diet” is at an all-time low while the demand for healthier menu choices is reaching new highs. Great taste tops the list of what consumers want from ‘healthy foods’.
Combine great taste and good health:
You don’t need to use exotic flavors to get great-tasting healthy food. A few simple cooking techniques and seasonings combined with basic wholesome ingredients can turn everyday foods into flavorful healthy meals!
Choose from the range of colors:
Healthy flavors come in all colors. Dark green, orange, red, yellow or purple – fruits and vegetables (fresh, frozen or canned) bring color and flavor and a long list of health benefits to your favorite meals.
Add herbs and spices:
Try garlic, ginger, cilantro, chili, basil and dill.Herbs and spices add flavor and provide health benefits because many are rich in antioxidants.
Sauté and splash:
Add flavor with a little healthy oil to sauté foods or splash on a salad. Olive, sunflower, canola, safflower and other vegetable oils taste great and have been shown to be good for your health.
Add nuts, whole grains and beans:
Hearty texture and robust flavors from nuts,whole grains and beans add a range of flavors with proven health benefits.
Look for flavor blasters:
Balsamic and other gourmet vinegars, gourmet mustards, hot peppers, or salsas are all great ways to add a blast of flavor to healthy foods. |