A lot of mothers and homemakers will agree that it’s a tough task to decide what food to serve for breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day. Nutritional value, variety, budget, individual preferences—these are just some of the things they have to consider to cook delicious and nutritious meals for their family.
It doesn’t help that there are so many misconceptions and misinformation about food and nutrition floating around, may it be on social media or even within our own circles.
When it comes to matters related to health and well-being, it’s only best to be discerning at all times. Unlock goodness in every meal you prepare for your loved ones and maybe even learn something new to integrate into your daily meal plan by debunking these common food myths.
Myth 1: Healthy food doesn’t taste good
People assume that healthy foods are boring and bland because of their appearance and supposed taste, but it isn’t really the case! There are plenty of nutrient sources to choose from and with the right spices and cooking techniques, you can definitely elevate and make any meal appetizing.
If you don’t know where to start, take inspiration from various recipes available on platforms like the new Nestlé Goodnes website, your trusty sidekick in nutrition, that can help you whip up meals that are both tasty and balanced for you and your family. You can always tweak these recipes based on serving size, available ingredients, and personal preferences. Remember to bookmark your favorite recipes so they will be easier to find!
Myth 2: Eating healthy is expensive
Who said eating healthy has to cost a lot? With the right know-how about food and a bit of creativity, anyone can surely whip up a nutrient-rich meal without breaking the bank. One thing that you can do is to plan your meals ahead, set a weekly budget, and make a shopping list before going to the market or grocery store. This habit will help you buy only the ingredients that you need and avoid impulse buying. Try this out today with the Nestlé Goodnes My Menu Planner where you can create your own personalized weekly meal plan for you and your family.
Myth 3: Cooking healthy dishes is time-consuming
Homemakers juggle multiple roles on the daily, from managing the household to making sure every member of the family is ready for the day. This includes preparing meals for everyone, may they be at work, school, or at home.
Sometimes, it feels like there’s not enough time to do all these, but don’t fret, cooking doesn’t need to be complicated! A vegetable stir fry, for example, is a great choice when you’re looking for a healthy and delicious dish to prepare in under 20 minutes. Make it a habit to note down new recipes that you have tried, so you can consult them the next time you’re stuck figuring out what food to prepare for your family—it’s like your own personal mini cookbook that you can also share with others.
With the Nestlé Goodnes My Cookbook, you can save all your favorite recipes in personalized cookbooks that make for a quick and easy reference when looking for any of your tried and tested recipes.
Meal preparation can be made more efficient by planning meals ahead of time, preferably on a weekly basis. This will not only save you time on grocery shopping and cooking, but also help you come up with tasty and balanced dishes in advance.
Debunking these food myths shows that eating healthy shouldn’t be so hard. There’s no need to restrict your diet and remove all the things that make food enjoyable and satisfying! – Rappler.com
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