Convenience foods. Do you love them or hate them? Or need them because of your busy lifestyle or your unwillingness to cook for yourself?
The claims made by the burger operators about the 100% Burger for a Euro have to be believed. However an animal supplying Beef is 100% Beef from head to toe, and it is around these two areas that the meat will come from. Do not expect that you will be eating the prime cuts of fillet, sirloin, rib or rump. You are more likely to receive meat from the third quality cuts. Is this what you want out of life? The packet of strawberry flavoured, or rather red coloured dessert, made up with milk is neither convenient or inspiring. How about fresh strawberries with cream. Whilst both contain saturated fats from dairy products the fresh strawberries contain vitamins and minerals as against the chemical kit in the sachet, and surely it is not that inconvenient to take the fruit out of the carton as against whisking the powdered mix with milk. The prepared pies, sausages, fresh meat products and cured meats are in a world of their own. Most come attractively packaged with ingredients lists and nutritional details, to help you assess their part in your daily food intake.
Just consider the claims - "now even creamier", for a dessert that does not include any dairy products. "80% pork content" - for a cheap sausage; Pork does contain fat, gristle and sinew. "Now lower in salt" - for a 28 g packet of potato snacks of which 1 g is salt.
There is an easy way to resolve the problems and still present you with the benefit of convenience and speed in preparing a meal, and lead a healthier lifestyle. That is to increase the amount of seafood and fresh vegetables that you eat during the week. Cooking most fresh fish dishes is very quick. A fillet of Sole or Salmon, grilled or fried, will take less than five minutes, still giving you time to prepare a salad or some fresh vegetables. You will end up with a nutritious and healthy meal on your plate. Do not be concerned because of your lack of previous experience, because there are many TV cookery programmes with fish being used, for a small amount of money you can buy a book or even borrow one free from the library, and the Internet is full of free advice and help. A recent report from Australia finds that people aged over 65 who cooked regularly at home live longer than those who exist on the bought in convenience food. This is due to home cooks having a better diet, so it is hardly surprising.
With over 20,000 species of fish in the world and countless ways of cooking them, you will never have a shortage of choice for a meal. Fish is also high in vitamins and minerals, low in fat, salt and calories. Don't just think about the change to eating fresh food start now, on the road to leading a healthier and longer life.
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