Lila James battled to keep a good diet in line with her rigorous work schedule after first moving to New York City to start her profession.
She says, “I was eating processed snacks and takeaway all the time, and it was bad for me.” Driven to make things right, Lila gathered low-sodium dishes meant especially for time-pressed professionals like herself.
Her perspective? “Healthy food doesn’t have to be bland or time-consuming,” she notes. Three quick, simple, and flavourful low-sodium dishes that Lila often makes are here.
Quick Quinoa Salad: Combine sliced cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, chopped parsley, and cooked quinoa. Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, and a bit of garlic powder for dressing. Lila comments, “It’s fresh, filling, and takes less than 15 minutes.”
Herbed Grilled Chicken: Marinate olive oil, lemon zest, rosemary, thyme chicken breasts. Cook till well done on the grill. She counsels, “Using fresh herbs is a great way to add flavour without depending on salt.”
Avocado Hummus Toast: On whole-grain toast, cover with homemade low-sodium hummus and top with avocado slices and paprika sprinkle. Lila says, “My favourite quick breakfast before a busy day.”
These dishes serve as evidence that a hectic schedule does not imply compromising your health. “Start small,” Lila tells. “Even one home-cooked meal a day can change things.”
