Ingredients for a Healthy Diet
Putting these vegetables, grains and other items on your shopping list ensures that every meal (snacks too!) will be healthier.
By Lynn Andriani
Original Content | January 18, 2013 
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Whether you prefer simple brown rice, slightly crunchy quinoa or nutty bulgur (a quick-cooking form of whole wheat), make it a point always to keep a jar of whole grains in your pantry. They're the perfect bottom layer for a big bowl of roasted or sautéed vegetables (and meats too)—drizzle the dish with a bit of olive oil and sprinkle with herbs for a fast and nutritious meal. Cooked whole grains are also a good way to get a carb fix when you're eating a salad (just toss them in with the other ingredients) without having a big hunk of bread. They even work for breakfast: Try a warm bowl of bulgur with dried or fresh fruit and a dash of maple syrup. |
