While we all can classify different food as “healthy” and “unhealthy”, we often don’t take the step to incorporate more of the former food choices into our diet. The reason is obvious, right?

“Healthy food doesn’t taste good!”

You see, our taste buds have gotten so used to all the processed junk out there, that now healthy food starts to taste “bad”. The benefits of healthy food sure do outweigh the fact that the healthy options won’t always taste as good as the processed junk. The problem is that the people who say that healthy food tastes bad, haven’t actually put in any effort in trying to cook healthy food that actually tastes good, and just want to find an excuse to not eat healthy. So, if you’re one of those people, you probably should say this instead;

“I don’t know how to make healthy food taste good!”

Now that we have this out of our way, I know that there are many of you out there who are serious about your health and fitness. While I’m not giving any specific recipes in this post, I’ll list down three of my favorite foods which I think are very underrated. Remember, making food taste a certain way depends on the way you cook it.

1) Oats

Anyone who knows me knows how much I love oats. They are such an amazing carb source and in my opinion, are very underrated. If you’re someone who tasted bland oatmeal and decided that oats aren’t for you, give them another shot with a good recipe. They are super versatile and can be used in porridge, smoothies, pancakes, etc. Moreover, 100 grams of oats gives you 12 grams of protein. Thus it can be a great addition to your diet if you find it difficult for yourself to hit your protein targets. If you don’t know what oats to use, I’d definitely recommend getting rolled oats instead of quick oats. If you cannot find rolled oats, quick oats could work as well, but I personally prefer the texture of rolled oats much better. That being said, don’t buy those pre-packaged flavored oatmeal packets because that defeats the purpose of eating oats. Instead, stick to the basic oats and flavor it according to your taste and preferences.

2) Broccoli

I had to put this on the list! While broccoli gets enough attention amongst the typical gym-bros, I still feel it is pretty underrated amongst the general population. This is probably because of people’s reaction to its raw taste. If you hate the taste of raw or steamed broccoli, try putting it into dishes you cook so that it absorbs the rest of the flavors. A simple trick is to chop it into finer pieces if you struggle with eating pieces of it. Broccoli is filled with tons of micronutrients and is truly an amazing vegetable which should be included in everyone’s diet. The reason why I say this is because, besides the health benefits, broccoli is super satiating. It gives you so much volume of food for such low calories. This means you can fill your stomach in a very low number of calories. Try adding in a serving of broccoli to your meals and you’ll feel the difference!

3) Beans And Lentils

Yet another underrated carb source which has amazing health benefits. Apart from being rich in essential nutrients, a 100 gram serving of beans can provide approximately 25 grams of protein. Incorporating beans and lentils into your diet plan is very easy, and can help you reach your protein goal as well. Also, beans can be used in a variety of ways and can be added to a variety of dishes. The different variety of beans in itself is great as it ensures that you don’t get bored of eating the same thing over and over again.

Conclusion

If you’re one of those people who think that healthy food doesn’t taste good, ask yourself whether you have put in the effort of preparing in a way that makes it taste good. The benefits of these foods easily outweigh the slightly boring taste, when compared to the average processed junk you find in the supermarkets. Foods like oats, broccoli, and beans are very underrated and should be included in everyone’s diet plan. Not only do they provide you with tons of micronutrients, but they also provide you with fiber and protein. Do not be afraid to experiment with these foods as you might not get them to taste the best the first time you cook them. But once you do, it’ll make eating healthy effortless for you and you won’t ever say that healthy food tastes “bad” anymore.

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