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So I'm bad with nutrition.. but I really tried for dinner!

rocketpopsicles
rocketpopsicles Posts: 170
edited December 2024 in Food and Nutrition
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Leave comments on your thoughts please!
I didn't know how to make it healthier - but I tried my best.

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  • cheshirechic
    cheshirechic Posts: 489 Member
    Looks like a great start! To make it healthier:
    - Steam your veggies. That way, the nutrients won't leach into the water.
    - Buy fresh fish (or frozen, plain fish), and bake it. I'd recommend putting a little salt on it, cajun seasoning, and a teaspoon of butter (or coconut oil, or olive oil), and bake it at 400 degrees for between 12-15 minutes (until flaky).

    Good luck! <3
  • ixap
    ixap Posts: 675 Member
    Looks nearly perfect to me! I do agree with the above suggestions.
    If you aren't trying to go super low fat, you could drizzle a teaspoon of oil on the veggies to add a little more flavor and make it feel more satisfying.
  • EQHanks
    EQHanks Posts: 170 Member
    Off to a great start! I agree with suggestions below. Friend me and check out my food journal for healthy food ideas if you want
  • Heather_Rider
    Heather_Rider Posts: 1,159 Member
    I agree with them both! Looks good!
  • gregpack
    gregpack Posts: 426 Member
    You did a fine job. The weight loss journey is a long one for some of us. Find some meals you enjoy. Find a way that you can eat the rest of your life, and you will eventually succeed.

    ETA: Experiment with a little olive oil, some lemon juice, and various herbs on the vegetables if you like.
  • ShannonMpls
    ShannonMpls Posts: 1,936 Member
    Like others said, I'd stay away from boiling veggies. My favorite way to cook them is roasting - you'll be amazed at how good they are. Take fresh veggies, toss with a bit of olive oil and some salt and pepper, and roast in the oven at 400 for 10-15 minutes, until they've browned and they are done through. This is great with broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, beets, brussels sprouts,etc.
  • Kalynx
    Kalynx Posts: 707 Member
    dont be afraid of healthy fats with your veggies, like olive oil and real unsalted butter -the fat will absorb the nutrients, minerals, etc from the protein and veggies and help carry them nicely through your blood stream so your body can really utilize them. :) Making the veggies more satisfying and tasty and filling will prevent overeating things you might want to cut down on (like carby sugary snacks).
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