| For people who have been watching their diet, | | | | monounsaturated fat and low in unhealthy |
| healthy eating is not just picking the right kind of | | | | saturated fat, it is believed that monounsaturated |
| food but also cooking them in the right way. Yes, | | | | fats help lower the bad cholesterol that can lead |
| we tend to stay away from fast food and | | | | to heart disease or stroke. Asian sesame oil is |
| instead cooking at home by ourselves, therefore, | | | | unsuitable as stir-fry oil because of its strong |
| in doing this, take time to read the following | | | | flavor and unstableness when heated, and it is |
| paragraph can help you get the most of your | | | | used primarily as a seasoning that is added to |
| healthy food choice, especially for those who are | | | | stir-fry at the end of cooking. |
| counting all those calories to keep fit. | | | | Choose a healthy method for preparation. |
| Add more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains in | | | | Appropriate cooking method always helps to |
| your recipes. Go for organic fruits and vegetables | | | | preserve nutrients of the food. Grilling, broiling, |
| as much as possible, they are not just free from | | | | steaming, and braising are good ways to do this. |
| poisonous pesticide but also contain more | | | | Lower the salt in your food. Instead of relying on |
| antioxidants than the non-organically grown ones. | | | | salt for extra flavor, increase the amount of |
| Replace or get rid of those high-calories, high-fat | | | | herbs and spices in the dish. Spices such as curry |
| ingredients, it is one of the healthy cooking tips | | | | powder, five-spice powder, and chili powder are |
| you can never go wrong if you want to have | | | | salt-free while have loads of flavor. And if you are |
| healthy diet. In some recipes, you can actually | | | | using canned vegetables that contain salt, |
| choose to omit the optional ingredients that | | | | remember to rinse them thoroughly under cold |
| contribute to the higher calorie content of the | | | | running water to remove some of the sodium |
| food. | | | | before cooking. |
| Choose cooking oil. Chinese cooks usually use | | | | Choose right kind of food and start with these |
| peanut oil, which has a high smoke point and a | | | | practical and healthy cooking tips, you can |
| pleasant nutty flavor, for both stir-frying and | | | | absolutely make a big difference in your diet and |
| deep-frying. For a healthier version, try to use | | | | your health. |
| Canola oil and olive oil, which are high in healthy | | | | |