One of the most talked about health problems today is obesity. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say that since 1980, the number of overweight adults and children has doubled, and the number of overweight teens has tripled.
The best way to stay healthy and lower your risk of heart disease, diabetes, and obesity is to work out regularly and eat well. But in today's fast-paced world, it can be hard to eat well.
With a little imagination and professional-grade tools, it's faster and easier than it might seem to make healthy, tasty food. Here are some tips for using Vita-Mix Professional Series blenders to easily make tasty, healthy meals and snacks:
- Eating fresh fruits every day is an important part of a healthy diet, and it's easy to do so. Make a fresh fruit smoothie for breakfast instead of a sweet roll, or have a smoothie instead of ice cream, cookies, or chips for a snack in the evening.
When made with fresh ingredients, soup can be a light but filling main dish. Using a commercial-grade blender, you can make a variety of recipes in minutes, like a heart-healthy tomato soup or a tasty squash soup, and eat more vegetables.
- The USDA food pyramid says that you should eat between 5 and 8 ounces of grains every day, with a focus on whole grains. The Vita-Mix Professional Series grinds whole grains into flour, which can be used to make tasty cereals, pancakes, and healthy breads at home.
- As childhood obesity becomes more of a problem, parents can make fresh, tasty, and healthy baby food at home. You know exactly what is in something you make yourself.
- At a party, serve appetisers that are fresh and good for you. Salsa or red pepper hummus on rounds of summer squash are both tasty ways to celebrate.
