We often think, wrongfully, that eating healthy food is a way of depriving ourselves of all the joy that a good meal can offer us. We can, however, indulge without regretting eating the whole content of our plate. In fact, what’s trendy on Pinterest these days is foods and drinks. Epicureans seem to be trying to eat well on a daily basis. Here are 10 culinary trends to absolutely try by combining flavor and health.
1. Choose an oil-less fryer
One of the biggest cooking trends is to choose an oil-less fryer. This kitchen accessory allows you to fry food with hot air instead of with oil. You can reduce a lot of the calories you eat but still get very delicious food.
2. Drink soup
Whatever the season, drinking soup is a good way to clean the organism and to fill the body with nutrients. This is why Pinterest has a ton of soup ideas! Here is a sweet potato, coconut milk, and spice soup recipe made to fill you up:
For 2 people
Ingredients:
- 2 cups olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon cardamom
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 20 Cl of coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon powdered ginger
- 1 tablespoon cashew
- 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
- 375 g of sweet potato
- A pinch of salt
3. Opt for a protein-filled coffee
Why not add a little bit of protein powder in your coffee? You could, for example, add some maca or some chaga to increase your coffee’s virtues. You can also make yourself a mix of caffeine and chocolate protein for a delicious moka coffee.
4. Travel to Morroco in the comfort of your kitchen
One of the biggest trends of the moment is world cuisine. Try adding spices from North Africa in your plate. You can add some cumin, coriander, cardamom and other Morrocain spices in your food.
5. Say yes to plant protein!
Did you think you could only find protein in meat? You are wrong! It is possible to get your daily intake of protein with lentils, with quinoa, or with some hemp. You can, for example, cook some delicious lentil and vegetable balls in 20 minutes. You only need to leave them in the fridge for 30 minutes then cook them in a pan for a few minutes or for 20 minutes in the oven at 200 degrees F.
6. Eat peas
Snap peas and edamame can easily replace fatty and calorific snacks. Why not opt for a snap pea, apricot and cereal salad? It will give you vitamins and nutrients as well as give you joy when you take your first bite.
Ingredients:
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4 Apricots
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80 g of cereal
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100 g whole peas
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80 g snap peas
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1 green onion
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1 handful grilled almonds (unsalted)
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A few sprigs of chives
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A few mint leaves
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A few parsley leaves
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Salt and pepper
- Olive oil
- 30 g crumbled feta cheese
7. Dare to eat a spicy sauce
It’s already been a few years since Sriracha has taken over our kitchens. Korean condiments have kept their momentum. Spicy sauce is still very popular. Dare to try Gochujang, a condiment made from red pepper that will jazz up any meal.
8. Make homemade ghee
More and more people try to avoid using milk products. Ghee (purified, boiled butter) is an alternative that can make a lot of people happy. This product is nondairy and has a slightly nutty flavour.
9. Satisfy your sweet tooth with this vegan dessert
You don’t have to use products derived from animals to make great desserts. You can, for example, replace your butter with vegetable oil and eggs with flax seeds. If you have doubt about vegan desserts being any good, this pie will convince you they can be truly delicious.
10. Drink without alcohol
If you want to reduce your alcohol intake, mocktails are the best solution for you. These are cocktails without any alcohol. You can find a boatload of recipes on Pinterest. We bet you’ll love these drinks after you’ve had only one sip.
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