Diet Foods That Taste Good

The hardest part of sticking to a diet is being unable to satisfy your cravings for tasty foods. Diet foods traditionally look unappealing and lack flavor, making it nearly impossible to stick to your good intentions. Thankfully, those days are over; now there are several healthy, appetizing, visually stimulating foods that will tantalize your taste buds without ruining all your hard work. Add this to my Recipe Box.

Fruits

Don't underestimate the power of fruit, a healthy snack that can satisfy your sweet tooth. Apples are high in fiber, which makes you feel fuller longer; and paired with peanut butter it becomes a delicious treat that provides a nice energy boost. Grapes are nice to munch on throughout the day; eat them right out of the bag or frozen. Bananas and strawberries are tasty, easy to pack and provide a heaping helping of heart-healthy potassium. Cherries are high in antioxidants; eat them to keep free radical cells at bay. Don't forget about melons: watermelon, cantaloupe and honeydew can be sliced and stored at work or school; these fruits are so juicy they satiate thirs as well as hunger. And don't forget about fruit salad---combine all these fruits in one bowl for an appetizing shot of flavor.

Vegetables

Gone are the days when you had to force your broccoli down before your mom would consider letting you have dessert; vegetables are now prepared in such tasty and innovative ways that you'll eat them without being prompted. Sweet potatoes make delicious healthy french fries; simply slice them, place them in an aluminum pan, spread a bit of cooking oil, salt and pepper over the vegetable, and pop them in the oven for 45 minutes at 375 degrees. You'll enjoy healthy, tasty, crunchy sweet potato fries in no time. Broccoli provides calcium; if you don't like to eat it plain, cover the stalk with a warm, low fat cheese sauce. Garlic has several health benefits, including antibiotic properties, and adds tons of flavor to any dish. Tomatoes contain several vitamins and minerals and are also a delicious meal addition; the cool thing about tomatoes is that they retain all their nutritional properties through cooking, storing and processing, even ketchup.

Whole Grains

Whole grains are a tasty and nutritious diet food; they are packed with fiber and vitamins, and are lower in fat than their white bread counterpart. Several foods are available with whole grain, including breakfast cereal, bread loaves, crackers, bagels, muffins, pasta, hamburger buns and hot dog buns. Whole grain bread crumbs are also available for cooking.

Lean Protein

Grill, bake or stir-fry tasty meats that are low in fat and high in protein, such as lean ground beef and turkey, chicken, fish and seafood.

Low-Fat Dairy

Low-fat cheese and yogurt provide a tasty snack for those who want to lose weight without sacrificing flavor.

Frozen Smoothies

Frozen smoothies are a cool, healthy treat that tastes great. Blend fruit, ice, low-fat frozen yogurt and sweet vegetables such as carrots or celery for a delightful diet food.