Health Tip: Make Healthy Foods Taste Better

The better foods taste, the more likely you are to eat them.

So the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics suggests how to make healthy foods more flavorful and appealing:

• Cook absorbent grains such as barley and rice in reduced-sodium, low-fat beef or chicken broth.
• When making dough, before baking add ingredients such as sun-dried tomatoes, herbs or cheese.
• Experiment with different herbs such as coriander, cumin, basil or caraway.
• Use a sharp, grated cheese such as romano on salad, pasta, vegetables or rice.
• Use dried fruits (cranberries, figs, apricots) to add flavor; moisten them by soaking in broth, fruit juice or cooking wine.
• Season foods with a sweet, savory or tangy marinade. Just check the label to make sure it's low in sodium.