19 Oct 09
Profile of a Healthy Eater: Tatiana
Today, learn about healthy fashionista Tatiana. Read about her favorite things to boil, and which healthy food she got her mom addicted to. Do you want to share your healthy eating with Nutritionista readers? Send me your answers to the 10 questions below and I’ll post them on an upcoming Monday!
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What’s the best thing about healthy eating?
I have to say that for me the best thing about eating healthy is the effect it has on me. I look and feel better; my skin is more radiant, I have more energy, and I am generally happier. Also it makes me feel like I’m doing something right. Every time I buy at the farmer’s market or meat from a local farm I feel like I am doing a little something to help these people that are trying to create change. - Do you give your eating a label (e.g., vegetarian, vegan, pescatarian, high raw, etc.)?
Not at all. I believe that most things if eaten in moderation are fine. Also, if you do a little research you can find milk and meat from local farmers that when consumed in small portions is ok. My dad grew up drinking whole milk, eating a lot of butter, potatoes, meat, and bread and yet every doctor he has been to say they have never met a healthier man his age. Why? Because their portions were small and controlled and because they grew their own vegetables and fruits, got meat from their neighbor, and milk from a friend that had two cows. They knew where their food came from. This is becoming extremely important to me. - Favorite method of cooking and why?
I would probably have to say boiling. I love pasta, or mashed potatoes, or one of my favorite dishes is boiled new potatoes with some butter and dill. I also love soups. - Favorite versatile herb/spice?
It would be a tie between dill and parsley. It reminds me of home, i.e. Russia. - Best healthy sweet treat?
Fruit. I am a fruit fanatic, I love all of it and eat it constantly. - Your go-to five-minute meal?
A sandwich: whole wheat bread, a little mayo, tomatoes, avocados, herbs, and maybe some deli meat. - “Healthy” food you avoid like the plague?
Fake meat and tofu kind of scare me. - Who’s the person in your life that is the most baffled by how you eat?
No one really. My husband is on board with me and it makes me happy to see my parents listen and make small changes in their diet and lifestyle for the better. I recently got my mum addicted to plain greek yogurt! - What’s your healthy power/comfort food (the one food you know will get you through the day)?
Apples. I absolutely adore them! They taste great, don’t make me feel heavy, and give me an extra burst of energy. Plus they are so easy to pack! - If you could change anything about your diet, what would it be? I really wish I could cut out meat altogether but I’m working on it.
