4 ways to add variety to your diet

4 ways to add variety to your diet - don't skimp on the spices

The distinct taste and amazing aroma of meals is due to spices. In addition to their taste, they contain a number of valuable active ingredients. Herbs such as rosemary, thyme and oregano contain essential oils which help to fight free oxygen radicals. Turmeric and ginger are sources of components with anti-inflammatory properties and support the proper functioning of the immune system. Cayenne pepper and the capsaicin it contains enhance thermogenesis, which may prove helpful in the process of fat loss. Black pepper and piperine it contains have a valuable effect on improving the absorption of other ingredients, including those found in dietary supplements.

4 ways to add variety to your diet - flavoured water without any sugar

Having proper hydration is a real challenge for many people. Habit of drinking sugary and carbonated drinks can be hard to overcome. However, homemade flavoured water is a great way to add variety to your diet. Just add some herbs (e.g. rosemary, mint, thyme) and fruit (e.g. a few slices of lemon or orange, some blueberries or raspberries) to make a refreshing lemonade. In this way, you can easily consume at least 2 litres of water in a day.

4 ways to add variety to your diet - high protein snacks

Restricting sweets is hard on even the most hardened proponents of healthy eating. It should be remembered that the best way to implement a diet is the 80/20 rule. However, instead of high-calorie desserts it is worth reaching for healthy substitutes from Olimp Sport Nutrition. Protein bars, zero-calorie sauces and protein snacks are ideal for those who care about their diet and want to eat something sweet while having a clear conscience. In addition, the products can be used as an addition to other such as morning oatmeal, omelettes, pancakes or diet cakes - the meals will not only look tasty, but they will also help to satisfy the craving for unhealthy snacks.

4 ways to add variety to your diet - different sources of vegetable oils

As you know, the main source of fat in a healthy diet is natural vegetable oils. In most cases the choice falls on extra virgin olive oil. However, there is no need to limit yourself to just one product! It is worth enriching your kitchen stock with other valuable sources of vegetable fat:

• rapeseed oil for frying
• Cold-pressed linseed oil for salads
• nut or seed oil, e.g. for cocktails
• MCT oil from coconuts as an additional source of energy for exercise

In addition to healthy fatty acids, vegetable oils help enrich the diet with vitamin E, which helps protect cells from oxidative stress.