You’re probably scratching your head what New Year’s Cooking Resolutions are? They are still basically New Year’s Resolutions, but with a twist.
People will always make a New Year’s resolution; and many will also break that new year’s resolution before the year gets far underway. There are even those who don’t even last the first day of the new year, before that day ends one or two new year’s resolutions have already been broken.
A majority of people put right at the very top of their list, health related items such as losing weight, or eating healthier, or getting a little bit of exercise each day.
This post is a little bit on the health side, but from a different food perspective. For those who are planning to eat healthier in 2008, there is hope. Just remember to immediately begin the practice rather than putting it off.
So if you have declared 2008 as the the year that you take steps to reduce your weight and improve your overall health… loading up on carbohydrates and champagne is certainly not the way to start out.
Start the year by understanding portion size, the value of fresh vegetables, that meat isn’t supposed to take up most of your plate, and that dessert is a rare treat and not an inevitable ending to every meal.
So here are some new year’s cooking resolutions that you might want to consider. Why? Because in order to eat right and eat healthy, you not only need to rethink the way you eat but also the way you prepare the food you love to eat.
New Year’s Cooking Resolution Tips
1. High fat preparation methods are out.
What is IN, is the use of seasonings that contain no, or very few calories and leave little fat behind. Herbs and seasonings are a healthy cook’s best friends because they help liven up the taste in your health conscious meals.
2. Stop frying.
Frying food adds simple carbohydrates and fat in the process; two things you need to eliminate from your diet. It would not be wise to rid yourself totally of carbohydrates however, but to switch to food that has more complex carbohydrates, which are healthier to consume. Fats should always be in moderation however, and food that is high on fat should be looked upon as a special and occasional treat rather than a daily indulgence like, dinner.
3. Bigger is not better.
By sticking to the proper portion sizes, you can avoid over eating and feeling bloated or stuffed later on. This happens often during the holidays where there are lots of parties, a buffet table with a sumptuous spread. Try not to fill up your plate and pace yourself as you eat and do not rush, if you are still hungry then go for seconds, but only putting less than half of what was on your plate on the previous run. This will help you understand your limits.
Cooking Tip for New Years To Get You Started
Prepare for smaller meals instead of cooking one huge meal for New Year’s Day, then carry that eating ethic through the rest of the year. Far too many of us really enjoy food to the extent that we overindulge, which also prevents the body from working properly.
Some cultures believe that whatever it is you are doing on the first day of the year or New Year’s Day, you will end up doing the rest of the year. So if you want 2006 to be a healthy eating and cooking year, then you best be getting started with this new eating and cooking habit.
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