Wouldn’t it be amazing that we could eat to our heart’s content yet remain fit and healthy? Gluttony isn’t the best lifestyle choice though. One must practice moderation while including all nutrients, including fat, in their diet. Ideally, one can easily achieve it with the right choice of foods, portion control and a good fitness routine. Giving in to temptation once in a while is absolutely normal and allowed.
D had some interesting food choices and I decided to indulge myself and you in some dips, snack and dessert options.
Dates
Dates are excellent natural sweeteners and extremely nutritious. They’re high in fiber, carbs and contain some important vitamins and minerals. They have high antioxidant properties and help in regulating blood sugar levels. Minerals like phosphorous, magnesium and calcium lead to better bone health too. You can have them raw, make syrup or add them to energy bars or laddoos. They’re ideal for all age groups.
Dragon fruit
This curious-looking fruit is pinkish outside with spikes and sweet and fleshy with black seeds inside. Dragon fruit is high in fiber and antioxidants and can boost iron levels in your blood. It is naturally fat-free and promotes the growth of probiotics which is good for your gut health. It keeps you full for long and is the perfect breakfast or snack option. Indeed, one of the best ways to get and stay fit while eating.
Dill
Dill is a spice and herb often used to enhance the taste of a dish. It is low in calories and rich in several essential nutrients like manganese and Vitamin C. Its high Vitamin A content helps in maintaining vision and boosts the immune system. It helps in treating problems like colic in infants and digestive issues. It is often used in dips or stir fried with vegetables, fish for its strong and distinct taste.
Dark chocolate
If life gives you chocolate, make it dark. Dark chocolate is made from the seeds of cacao tree and is an excellent source of antioxidants. It reduces the risk of heart disease by controlling the level of oxidised LDL cholesterol. It contains stimulants like theobromine and caffeine in small amounts and can improve brain function. Interestingly, it its bitter taste makes it popular and loved. Not to mention, desserts acquire their ‘special’ status because of it.
This post must’ve convinced you that one can enjoy good food and stay fit too. Every food item brings something different and nutritious to the table. Pair the right items together to increase their goodness and reap maximum benefits from it.
This post is part of the #BlogchatterA2Z challenge by Blogchatter
This is a good informative post. I haven’t tried dragon fruit yet, because I was apprehensive of whether I will like its taste. But I will go by your recommendation. And I love dark chocolates. I can eat upto chocolates made up of 90% cocoa. My post today is also, D is For Dark Chocolate because having a piece after dinner daily keeps me in a good mood and gives me joy. Posting it soon.
I love having a cube of dark chocolate after meals sometimes too. And yes, the darker the better. Will check out your post!
I have never eaten a dragon fruit though my supermarket stocks it. I am inclined to try it after reading your post.
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It tastes good, something like coconut with seeds. Try it! 🙂
Yes to Dark chocolate. I’ll add drumsticks too! 🙂
Oh, I would too. Love them!
I was actually surprised at how filling dragon fruit is. Although the one I ate wasn’t too sweet, just a mild flavour, it was refreshing.
The mild flavour makes it better, doesn’t it? I like dragon fruit in my salads.
Dragon fruit and dill is what is missing from my diet. I can vouch for others. A very informative series keeps me coming back for more
Deepika Sharma
Thank you, Deepika. We can always tweak our food choices as per our liking.
Very informative post. I love dates and dark chocolate.
Same here. Both are my favourites.
An interesting post on the right foods to eat. Personally, I don’t like dragon fruit. The rest are great. 🙂
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The seeds in dragon fruit make it tricky to be liked. My family isn’t too fond of it either. Thanks for visiting, Deepti. Will surely check out your blog.
I love dragon fruit but dark chocolate something I can’t have. Impressive list Varsha!!
Have you tried Cranberry flavour of Bournville? Give it a shot. You might like it.
Oh dear. Can’t agree more on dates and the dark chocolates. They are a part of our lifestyle after we made little changes for our food
I love dates. They give me instant energy. I haven’t tried Dragon fruit. Would like to give it a try sometime.
This is a list of food that are not only high on nutrition, but also, on taste. You have busted the myth that nutritious food is not tasty. Dark chocolates, Dates, and Dragon Fruit are personal favourites.
These are some healthy yet tasty food suggestions. I eat dates daily. Tried to eat dragon fruit once but didn’t like dear. Dark chocolate is my favourite, especially bournville.
This is a very informative post. I enjoy my dates chutney and dark chocolate sometimes 🙂
Feels good when dark chocolate makes it to healthy food option . I just love it. Same here, haven’t tried dragon fruit somehow don’t like the look of it but nothing wrong in trying rt? Will try it soon.
Nutritious foods are a trend these days. And I agree the three foods you have mentioned but I have different view point towards it. Avocados was considered as a waste some 15 years back. Indian farmers used to cut those trees first and now they are imported. So it is impact of hard-core marketing nothing else. All vegetables and fruits are good in some or the other way.
We all know that we should have nutritious food but what to eat and how much breaks the determination of th e person. Your post has shared list of items that make this journey smoother.
I know dragon fruit is good for health , but never found it palatable. Never tried Dill. The other 2 D’s I love , especially the dark chocolate:)
I like them all (almost) and yes there is nothing as keeping healthy with rightly balanced and proper diet. Very informative post.