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5 Fundamental Principles of Healthy Cooking
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1. Avoid keeping sweets within reach
There are individuals who eat merely to exist, others live exclusively for food, yet there exists a third category -- persons who eat solely because they observe something to consume. At some stage in life, we've all belonged to this third category. Such instances occur in moments of stress or boredom. Sweets innocuously lying on the table, gaze at us and shout: Eat me! The hypnotic effect of sweets, their color and flavor lead us sometimes to stop at one piece, and other times to consume an entire package. Keeping tempting sweets at home invites trouble. A better option is to avoid such products in the store and not bring them home. However, when we wish to have a supply of sweets for guests, it is preferable to store them at a hard-to-reach location, to resist temptation. On the kitchen counter, it's better to keep fruits and vegetables which are less tempting, but their consumption promises a longer feeling of fullness.2. Leverage the spice components
There is a child in each of us who dreams of a chemistry lesson that mixes different substances, changing the color of the mixture, its smell, and sometimes even its consistency. This dream can be fulfilled now, in the kitchen, with the right spices. Spices do not only improve the taste of food, they can also have a significant impact on health. Many of them provide antioxidants – strong substances that fight destructive free radicals. The best examples here are cloves, mint, and cinnamon. Some spices, such as cayenne pepper, can stimulate postprandial thermogenesis, help speed up metabolism and maintain a slim figure. Turmeric, cinnamon, and ginger help lower insulin levels, lead to improved insulin sensitivity, and protect against diabetes.3. Limit the preparation of dishes in deep fat
Preparing dishes in deep fat can be harmful if you don't use the right fat, don't control the amount of fat, don't use a proper pan, don't pay attention to the temperature and time of preparation. It's best to avoid preparing dishes in deep fat because it's the first and biggest mistake people make. It can also be best to avoid using fats and oils rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids or cholesterol. It's safer to steam or bake dishes in the oven to reduce calorie intake.4. Pre-planning and early meal preparation
In urban environments or during road trips, it's common to consume unhealthy and unsatisfactory products. In such situations, consuming a full-fledged meal can be challenging or even unlikely. Occasional consumption of unhealthy items doesn't significantly impact the overall diet, but if it becomes a frequent practice, maintaining an appropriate figure can become more difficult. Therefore, it's worth preparing meals ahead of time, storing them in airtight containers, and taking them with you, for example, on a trip.5. Mind cleanliness and freshness
A clean kitchen translates to fewer bacteria and contaminants that could potentially infiltrate food. A kitchen is a location where meticulous cleanliness is particularly crucial, as remnants of food can swiftly spoil and transform into bacterial breeding grounds. Moreover, a tidy kitchen encourages healthy cooking.
