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10 outstanding flavour combinations
Healthy food doesn’t have to be bland. In fact, the more flavour you bring to your meals, the more enjoyment you will get out of eating. 10 outstanding flavour combinations Below are 10 outstanding flavour combinations that I use over and over again. I encourage you to try these or come up with new and exciting ways of enjoying food. 1. Eggs and hot sauce This is my weekend brunch staple, eggs cooked any way (soft-boiled, fried or scrambled) with some sort of hot sauce. I always keep a variety of hot sauces in my fridge to match the overall vibe of the dish. 2. Avocado and vegemite I learned…
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Reusing flavour
Healthy food does not need to be bland or expensive. Reusing flavour means taking advantage of the flavour that is already present in other foods instead of throwing it in the bin or down the drain. Reusing flavour Pickle juice Pickle juice is the liquid in which different jarred or canned vegetables are packed. These include pickles, gherkins, cornichons, jalapeños, pearl onions, giardiniera, tsukemono (Japanese pickles), etc. Pickle juice normally contains water, vinegar and seasonings. Some contain sugar, artificial colours and other additives, so read labels if this is a concern for you. How to reuse Fermented vegetable juice Similar to pickle juice, this is the liquid that comes in…
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Low calorie flavour boosters
If you are currently in lockdown, chances are you are not as physically active as usual. If you are concerned about gaining unnecessary weight but find healthy eating “bland”, the solution is to use low calorie flavour boosters. As discussed in a previous article, one way of lowering your energy intake is to cook your meals at home instead of buying takeaway. We have also seen that homemade salad dressings are likely healthier than store-bought ones, however they are not necessarily lower in energy. Balancing flavour and energy density is not difficult to achieve if you are familiar with certain ingredients and willing to experiment. Low calorie flavour boosters for…
