Thermomix… A Toast to Your Good Health!

Obesity is a global epidemic with the number of overweight and obese adults and children increasing at an alarming rate. The main causes of obesity are an increased consumption of energy-dense foods that are high in saturated fats and sugars and reduced physical activity. Being obese or even overweight are major risk factors for chronic diseases such as Type 2 Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease, High Blood Pressure, Stroke and certain forms of Cancer. Not only is been overweight a precursor to serious chronic conditions that reduce the overall quality of life, but it also increases the risk of premature death.

One major factor contributing to the problem of overweight and obese persons is the rise in people consuming over processed convenience foods that are high in fat and sugar and full of additives, colourants and chemicals. The main source of these processed foods is takeaway/fast foods and highly processed snacks.

Today people cook far less than they used to. This is largely due to the fact that fewer people find time to cook with increasing working pressures and commitments. As a result, many of us rely on these convenience foods but our health paying the price.

So what is the solution? It's as simple as going back to basics. Taking a leaf out of our mother's and grandmother's cooking books. And thankfully, it is actually easier than you might think. Many 'basic' foods can be prepared in little time and with little effort using fresh products that are in season, available in abundance and are affordable.

What if there was a way to prepare a quick, easy and cheap meal at home?

For example enjoying your own strawberry, fig or plum jams, hazelnut spread or peanut butter? Or how about simple homemade yoghurt, fresh butter, tasty dips, salads, drinks, sauces, pasta and rice, custard, homemade biscuits, bread, seasonal soups and more?

It's all about health and flavour; good ingredients will make good food and with the help of Thermomix - everyday cooking could not be any easier! There are many health benefits when cooking from scratch.

Using fresh ingredients means that your meals are wholesome and nutritious delivering valuable nutrients, minerals, vitamins and enzymes to the body that are sadly lacking in processed foods. And they are usually cheaper to make!

Then of course there is the ability to eliminate harmful preservatives and additives from your food! It is empowering to know what is actually going into your food and to experience the satisfaction of saying "I made it myself!"

With Thermomix you also have the added power to make your meals more nutritious by modifying recipes. It's as simple as adding less fat, sugar or salt. Or adding those few extra vegies to your meal.

At the end of the day, the simple and most important benefit of using Thermomix is looking after what money just can’t buy ... the health of yourself and your family!

Read more about the nutritional benefits of using Thermomix in Bianca’s Nutritional Corner.