New Year New Diets

With 2015 only days away it's time to throw out our old diets and start with the new. This is the perfect time to modify as well as clean up our dietary acts. Like do nothing boyfriends and dead end jobs it's time to get rid of those foods that literally weigh us down. Use the start of this year as the reason to begin a fresh good for me way of eating.

Most of us are already sick of the usual holiday fare. We've been out hammed and out cookied too much already. It's time to get to know kale , really know it, and how to cook it.it is one of the most versatile greens going from refreshing salads to fun snacks. One of the best dishes to incorporate into your new diet style is a superfood salad.This is a yummy combination of shredded kale, blueberries , chopped red onions and walnuts. I found this thanks to Stop & Shop selling it and it's a great side dish or even snack. Serve this with lemon grilled chicken for a full dinner.The dark leafy green can also be transformed into a chip. Although most of us are sick of the ubiquitous kale chip, it still is delicious drizzled with olive oil and sea salt and crisped. Kale can also be done in the same way as broccoli rabe , sauted with garlic, olive oil and pepper flakes.Another new must is an old classic, the Brussels Sprout. This mini cabbage is packed with antioxidants and is great steamed or sautéed.

One of the hardest breakups is that with red meat. We all love hamburgers and T bones but it's time to look into a healthier relationship. Try to eat more salmon. It's a nice alternative and can be cooked a variety of ways.It's also a mild tasting fish so it's easily introduced to kids. Let them taste it teriyaki style and be hooked for life.They would also go wild for it with a lime butter sauce too.Also give it a whirl  in burger form. There are many recipes for this , but choose the healthiest and serve on whole grain buns. Any kind of fowl , from the exotic emu to the everyday chicken , is another step in the right direction. Emu meat is kind of hard to find however there are several online stores that do sell it.For more down to earth birds  buy chicken. It's tempting to get the entire roasted bird, especially after work but your best bet is always the chicken breasts. Also go grilled with a lemon or lime bath. if you get tired of chicken the go for turkey. Many supermarkets sell already cooked breasts and these, with steamed veggies make for a very healthy dinner. For fun go with turkey burgers on whole grain bread for a weekend meal.

The old year ,2014 , is coming to a close.Get rid of those bad for you relationships with foods. Head towards better ones, ones that will treat you and your body right.