Chef Chad Clift knows the common struggle of trying to stay healthy
but also wanting to enjoy the taste of food. He finds that the best way
to keep from overeating or reverting to fast food is to find healthy foods that taste great and are easily accessible. While he cooks a wide
variety of complex foods in his work as a chef, at home he sticks to his
favorite healthy staples.
When he’s craving a greasy pizza, Clift instead chooses to make his own so he is in control of the ingredients and portion sizes. He opts for less oil and butter, smaller quantities of cheese, and plenty of vegetables and healthy meats on top. He also may choose to make his pizza on an English muffin or tortilla when he is in a time crunch or just doesn’t feel like making the dough for a traditional crust.
For healthy breakfasts, Clift opts to make his own yogurt parfaits instead of eating a sugary muffin or croissant or a fatty breakfast sandwich. He uses low-fat yogurt and includes many of his favorite fruits, including berries and banana. He also includes whole-wheat granola for a bit of crunch. Finally, when Clift is craving a heavy dessert, he instead goes for dark chocolate, which has plenty of health benefits and is less harmful than milk chocolate or other dessert. Dark chocolate is actually one of the world’s best sources of antioxidants. Chad Clift highly recommends staying aware of the content of your food and choosing options that are both healthy and enjoyable.
When he’s craving a greasy pizza, Clift instead chooses to make his own so he is in control of the ingredients and portion sizes. He opts for less oil and butter, smaller quantities of cheese, and plenty of vegetables and healthy meats on top. He also may choose to make his pizza on an English muffin or tortilla when he is in a time crunch or just doesn’t feel like making the dough for a traditional crust.
For healthy breakfasts, Clift opts to make his own yogurt parfaits instead of eating a sugary muffin or croissant or a fatty breakfast sandwich. He uses low-fat yogurt and includes many of his favorite fruits, including berries and banana. He also includes whole-wheat granola for a bit of crunch. Finally, when Clift is craving a heavy dessert, he instead goes for dark chocolate, which has plenty of health benefits and is less harmful than milk chocolate or other dessert. Dark chocolate is actually one of the world’s best sources of antioxidants. Chad Clift highly recommends staying aware of the content of your food and choosing options that are both healthy and enjoyable.
