Tip # 18: Try something new today!
Have you heard of quinoa? It's a whole grain that packs in more fiber than rice. You boil it on the stove just like rice so it's worth a try.
Have you ever tried a vegetarian burger? The MorningStar Farms Spicy Black Bean or Asian Veggie are a couple of my favorites. They're made with beans, veggies and soy protein. I often use them cut up in my pasta dishes or grilled for a burger substitution. Some people hear "soy" and think "gross!" In reality, they're delicious and satisfying... one of my favorite foods!
There's a large selection of beans and lentils to try in soups and chili. Be daring the next time you're at the grocery store. Pick up something you usually don't eat and give it a try. Remember, just because your mom or dad forced you to try it as a kid and you couldn't stop gagging doesn't mean you won't like it now. Our taste buds change as we age. (Asparagus was always "the end of the world" for me as a kid. I choked it down and washed every piece down with milk. Now I can eat it raw, boiled, or cooked in a casserole. I love asparagus!)
So give it a shot, pick up a new healthy food, and give it a test run!
Speaking of your parents making you gag, my parents made me gag on brussel sprouts as a kid (more than once). Have not eaten any in several decades.
ReplyDeleteHowever, I wonder if the way these and other "distasteful in-the-raw form" of nutritious vegetables are cooked can enable one's taste buds acting as gatekeeper to appreciate?