Cebu City – One of the bases of a healthy menu is a selection of nutrient-dense recipes. Before investing the time to create new recipes examine first the ingredients you’ll use because there's a good chance that some of the meals on your current menu are already healthy; others may only require minimal modification, and some may not even turn out to be edible.

Creating healthy dishes requires more than just swapping out undesirable fats for healthier ones or substituting fresh herbs for salt. The meals you prepare should be pleasant and savory while also having the essential nutrients. Review the recipes you already use before spending the time, energy, and money to modify or create a new one. Check to determine if it follows the guidelines for a healthy recipe such as no artificial-preservatives-added or uses fortified food items. Healthy alternatives from the original recipe can increase the nutritional value of your meals while also lowering the amount of fat, sugar, and salt the recipe contains. To be certain that most nutrients can be retained, consider the method of cooking. By applying healthy cooking methods, you may preserve the nutrition and flavor of your food without using a lot of salt, oil, or fat. Consider the components of each ingredient too, as well as the serving size.

Before you achieve the desired results, you might need to repeat the recipe a few times. But finding the right combination of ingredients — for your desired taste, consistency, and nutrients — is well worth it. // DMO II Gabe Henriel P. Sucalit, RND