A healthy diet not only includes nutritious food, but also refers to the correct and proper cooking methods. Here we will introduce eight kinds of healthy cooking habits.

First, use less salt and MSG. Excessive intake of salt and MSG definitely has no benefit for the body. You can consider using spices, seasonings vinegar and citrus juice instead of salt. You can also add some garlic and onion powder (not garlic salt and onion salt) in the meat and soup, which will bring a good taste.

Second, steaming is better than frying. You should select a cooking method which can not only maintain the flavor and color of the food, but also can retain the nutrients in it. Cooking vegetables with the steaming method can avoid the destruction of nutritional value because of the long-time cooking process and high temperature.

Third, eat more vegetables. Try to add different kinds of vegetables in salad and a variety of dishes. For example, you can add some chopped red or yellow peppers to enhance the taste of dishes, or use pickled fruits to replace the thick taste of the soup.

Fourth, try to use low-fat alternatives, such as low-fat cheese, low-fat salad dressing and skimmed milk. When baking the foods, use two egg whites instead of a whole egg, which can also significantly reduce the fat and cholesterol level.

Fifth, use less oil. When cooking the food, try to drain off the oil as much as possible. When you finish frying the food, use a piece of specific tissue to absorb the oil on the food.

Sixth, do not eat charred food. Try not to use open flame to roast the meat, in case the food will be charred and produce some carcinogens such as benzopyrene. Microwave cooking is a healthy way of cooking, because the cooking time is very short, so it can reduce the loss of nutrients.

Seventh, make the desserts by yourself, so as to control the fat content. When you make the cake at home by yourself, you can choose apple sauce, plum sauce or yogurt instead of cream, which can be effective in reducing the fat content.

Eighth, use whole grain flour. Try to use wheat flour or oatmeal when you make bread and biscuits, or add some wheat bran or malt in the bread. Choose frozen cheese or fruit jelly instead of ice cream. What's more, if you would like to apply some jam when eating bread, you should choose marmalade instead of butter.