5 Common Healthy Meals You Can Make At Home

The everyday hustle and bustle of today’s world predispose us to all kinds of germs and diseases that could have fatal implications in the long run. Exposure to carbon monoxide from cars and chimneys, sedentary life of a typical 9 to 5 worker, among other things can quickly reduce the life expectancy of people and leave them vulnerable to virus and bacteria attacks. However, there is a life hack that can help you stay healthy, full of vitality, and build your immune system to be able to resist diseases. That is eating healthy. This has to do with trying as much as possible to go natural.   Eating more natural foods has been shown by research to help improve the immune system, improve vision, as well as reduce the likelihood of contracting chronic diseases. These natural health foods are rich in vitamins, minerals, fiber, and all the goodness that the body needs. Interestingly, they are good items you can easily make yourself at home. These natural health foods are foods that contain a lot of what is popularly known as a superfood. These are items that are highly nutritious. Such as broccoli, spinach, salmon, noni, walnut, and lots more. We would be breaking down food that you can make using these ‘magical’ items.

Salmon and Broccoli Bake

This is a healthy meal that is sure to give you a truckload of vitamins and fiber and help you begin your journey to healthy living. This meal contains up to four naturally occurring ingredients known for their health benefits. They include spinach, broccoli, potatoes, and salmon. Broccoli is rich in vitamin K, C, fiber, and many more nutrients that help build collagen, body tissues. Spinach is rich in potassium, magnesium, vitamin B, thus increasing bone health and muscle strength. Potatoes help reduce the cholesterol level in the body while salmon give omega-3 fatty acids. Other ingredients include margarine, onion, garlic, lemon, soya cream, and parsley. To make this delicacy, preheat your oven to 400 Fahrenheit, then parboil the potatoes with its skin for 10 mins. Then you melt your margarine, now stir fry your onion, garlic, white pepper for 3 mins, then add your broccoli and spinach. Then place your stir-fried mixture in the dish, and your salmon, and lemon to it. Peel off the potato skin, grate and add the remaining margarine. Bake for about 30 minutes till the potatoes are brown and crispy.

Pomegranate, Raspberry, and Banana Smoothie

If you want to give yourself a jumpstart and have a great day irrespective of the side of the bed you woke up from. Then you should be cupping this smoothie. Loaded with vitamins that would help you meet your daily requirements. Pomegranate is loaded with vitamins such as C and E, iron. Banana is a great source of vitamin B6, potassium, as well as helps in weight loss. Raspberry on its part has anti-oxidants and anti-inflammatory properties. This quick fix is a sure way to get in on a healthy lifestyle. It has an amazing taste and it can be made easily too, for those conscious of the time spent in the kitchen. For a rich creamy taste, you can add soya yogurt. You could really use some snacks alongside this smoothie. Have you had a long day at work? Feeling nervous or anxious about a big day? Why not try this awesome smoothie with pot brownies for a relaxing effect as you prepare for your big day. For a more filling meal, you could have it with butter bread, taco, or your favorite flour delight.

Salmon Salad

This is another natural health food packed with goodness that improves the immune system. This meal is a fine blend of some of the healthiest natural ingredients in broccoli, salmon, nuts, and seeds. Nuts and seeds are known to be high in minerals and healthy fat. This is a sure way to have a balanced diet. The ingredients needed to make this delicacy are broccoli, salmon, olive oil, chili pepper, brazil nut or almond nut, mixed seeds, and orange. To make this, steam your broccoli and salmon for about 3 minutes, stir fry your onions, chili, seeds and the juice from the orange. Dice your salmon and broccoli, then add the chili mixture. Your delicious meal is ready! For a more filling meal, you can serve with rice or pasta. Enjoy!

Cinnamon And Apple Quinoa Porridge

What better way to start your day than with some apple, cinnamon, and quinoa rush. Apple is the go-to fruit for vitamin A and C as well as antioxidants. Quinoa and cinnamon provide vitamin B, iron, and potassium needed. It’s appealing fruity taste makes it loved by all including kids as well. The ingredients needed are milk, honey, cinnamon, quinoa, apple, raisin, and almond. Heat up the cinnamon and milk, then add the quinoa. Leave it on the heat for about 15 minutes till the milk dries up and ensure that the grains are properly cooked. Then add your honey, chopped apples, raisins, and almonds. Then stir well, till it thickens and all ingredients have become an entity. Your meal is ready to go.

Spinach, Avocado, And Kiwi Salad

Fruits and vegetables have been known to be the biggest source of nutrients as they contain essential vitamins, minerals, and fibre that helps the body fight diseases like cancer, have healthy skin, as well as ensure the body’s defence system is up and about. Kiwi is packed with vitamins A, K, and C, folate, potassium, antioxidants as well as fibre. Kiwi helps cell protection and repair. New research now suggests that it helps improve sleep. Avocado, on the other hand, contains heart-healthy saturated fat, it also lowers cholesterol levels. This salad contains more fruits than vegetables and hence more appealing for those who aren’t big on vegetables.