8 foods you must have in your kitchen for a healthy diet

Do you want to follow a balanced diet but you never know what to buy? In this report, two specialists list the essential ingredients to ensure healthy meals.

In the report published by the French newspaper " Le Figaro ", writer Sven Rey said that people are accepting a balanced diet with the advent of spring, but many of them feel confused because they are not good at choosing the appropriate foods.

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So, dietitians Raphael Grumman and Florence Foucault prepared a list of foods that should always be present in the house:

Brown rice

To change the pasta dish we're used to, dietitian Florence Foucault recommends using brown rice, which has higher nutritional properties than white rice. "Whole grains provide more fiber, vitamins and minerals than refined ones, so they should always be present in your kitchen," she explains.

Frozen vegetables

Green beans, carrots, broccoli, and vegetables are essential to a healthy diet, but it's hard to eat them fresh at this time, which is why nutritionist Raphael Grumman and author of "The Diet Mind.. The Best Brain Diet" says frozen vegetables have better nutritional quality than fresh vegetables.

Grumman emphasized that vegetables are transported in poor conditions, kept on shelves and then in our refrigerator for several days and lose vitamins, while frozen foods do not lose vitamins, as they are harvested, cut and frozen very quickly.

Canned sardines

Florence Foucault emphasized that "you should eat canned sardines or mackerel because they contain an important amount of essential fatty acids, which reduces the risks of cardiovascular disorders and high blood pressure, and in addition to this, sardine bones contain calcium."

Fruits

5 fruits and vegetables should be eaten daily, and a British study increased this number to 10 to avoid an early death, while nutritionist Florence Foucault advises that “citrus fruits can be stored to obtain vitamin C, bananas for magnesium, and apples for fiber.”

Lentils

“These legumes provide energy, amino acids and plant proteins, making them a good alternative to meat,” Foucault explained. Look for lentil-based recipes to diversify the taste in salads, soups or the main course.

Plain yogurt

The nutritionist advises eating plain, unsweetened yogurt due to its calcium and probiotic content, and says that "the proportion of lactose in yogurt is less than in milk, and it is better digested thanks to bacteria."

Vegetable oils

It's important to carefully choose the oils we use for cooking, as walnut and flaxseed oils are rich in omega-3s, which are ideal for seasoning salads and raw vegetables. "Be careful not to cook these oils because they can't stand the heat," Grumman warns.

Moreover, olive oil is rich in antioxidants and monounsaturated fatty acids, and lowers the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Regarding frying, Raphael Grumman says, "For fried foods, it is preferable to use sunflower oil instead of olive oil."

Turmeric powder

Grumman noted that "turmeric is an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory and is an excellent food and allows you to improve the flavor of your dishes," while Florence Foucault added that "turmeric slows down the aging of cells."

Source : Le Figaro