Prepare Healthy Family Foods While Promoting a Healthier Lifestyle

Have you ever wanted to make a special food for your family members? Here are some ideas on how to prepare comfort food with a gourmet twist.

Steps

 * 1) For a special family recipe, always try to cook a simple recipe but add something extra to it to make it special. For example, if you are cooking a beef with rice plate, try to add a few flavors like adding a fruit, such as a banana. Many people like their bananas fried, if you do so, you can change your flavor to a balanced fit. There are other sources too, like making a fresh pile of salad, with a few tomato slices if you wish.
 * 2) Prepare a delicious and homey dessert. If you want to make a special dish for dessert, then read ahead. You can try making a sundae, and with secret recipes, not all sundaes are the same. If you have ever tried the cereal "Cookie Crisp", then it is an excellent idea to add a home-made vanilla ice cream with cool whip to it. It really makes a great flavorsome contrast, but if you like chocolate more, read on. Some sundaes are weird looking. And that is because you can add just about anything to it. Chocolate is the most famous for sundaes, so if you want to make your own style sundae, you can try chocolate ice cream with chocolate chunks and S'more cookies to it. Some people like adding chocolate syrup on top.
 * 3) Eat a variety of foods including rice. Health is great to every being. And food is one important part of it. Healthy foods can maintain proteins and helpful sources that can really affect your future. And your future is every Milli second ticking, so why not take your time making this health recipe. Here are some famous foods that really help, and read each one, maybe you didn't know this, but rice is the main obstacle, the trophy, the winner. This is what we are talking about. Rice is something to eat everyday. And there shouldn't be any excuse about it. There are different types of rices, like white rice (the most common) and others like Chinese rice. Chinese rice is very helpful because it already contains a few slices of ham, bean stems, salad, and others. Sushi is very common in Asia. Most Asians tend to eat rice, sushi, hot green tea, fish, and drinking water most of the time.
 * 4) Follow the food pyramid for a healthy diet. Drink at least 8 servings of water. Eat cereals and grains. Fortified cereal, bread, rice and pasta should be 6 servings  Eat 3 servings of vegetables 2 servings of fruit. Remember dairy products. Eat or drink 3 servings of dairy products such as milk, yogurt, and cheese. Eat 2 servings of protein such as meat, poultry, fish, dry beans and nut group should be 2 servings. Eat fats sparingly in your diet.
 * 5) Exercise by selecting a favorite activity such as running, doing lunges, gaining flexibility, meditating, yoga, jumping jacks, and exercise videos. Walk the dog. If you have a pet dog, run around with em' and have a fun time. Play and try out new sports.

Tips

 * Garnishing your food can always catch many eyes, try making a contrast of bright colors with dull ones in your food.
 * Aroma always counts when you are cooking, steam is one of the best smells that attracts.
 * Always make your food with love by being happy, without it, no one will compliment you.
 * Don't forget to exercise.

Warnings

 * See your medical provider about developing an appropriate nutrition and exercise program. The following article is a guideline for living a healthier lifestyle. Only your doctor can determine your appropriate nutritional and exercise needs.