Barriers to Healthy Eating and How to Overcome Them

It's the start of a new year, and with that comes New Year's resolutions to live healthier and get in shape. Soon enough, however, gym memberships decline and fast food line-ups start to get longer again.
Barriers to Healthy Eating and How to Overcome Them

It's the start of a new year, and with that comes New Year's resolutions to live healthier and get in shape. Soon enough, however, gym memberships decline and fast food line-ups start to get longer again. New Year Resolutions start to die.

But, there’s a small percentage of people who manage to turn their resolution into a healthy lifestyle. How can you become one of them? One way to do so is to eat healthier by making your own meals rather than eating out. Today, we take a look at the barriers that could hold you back from eating healthier, along with tips to overcome those barriers.

I Don’t Know How to Cook

Let’s start at the beginning. You can’t cook healthy meals if you don’t know how to cook. Even if you do know how to make some dishes, how do you stay excited about eating at home if you’re eating the same thing every night? If you’re looking for ideas in the kitchen, dabble with cookbooks. There’s a wide range of cookbooks that can give you options for great, fast meals. For example, Cookin’ with the Caps cookbook by the Vancouver Whitecaps FC lists the favourite meals of Whitecap players and how to prepare them.

Also, if you’re looking to upgrade your kitchen, consider investing in an oven with cooking programs that can do the cooking for you. Cooking programs come in both single and double ovens and have a wide array of cooking options. This Samsung double oven (also available in single ovens) is one of the newer ovens on the market to include cooking programs. This particular oven allows you to choose specific recipes to cook and allows you to cook meat at your preference from rare to well done. There are a lot of options for ovens that come with cooking programs, so it’s best to talk to one of our Product Experts to find your best fit.

I Don’t Have Enough Time to Cook

Another potential setback to your healthy lifestyle goals could be lack of time. Take advantage of new breakthroughs in cooking appliances to shave some time off your meal prep.Induction cooktops heat up much faster than conventional electric stovetops: instead of having to heat up the coils, which then heat up your pot, which then cooks your food – which is what traditional electric cooktops do – induction cooktops directly heat up your pots and pans to cook your food. Flex zones such as the one found on Bosch’s induction cooktop also allows you to cook a large batch of food but also provides the option to use the same space to instead cook multiple smaller items at once.

I’m Not Getting All the Nutrients in My Food

Boiling or frying vegetables tend to leech the nutrients, vitamins and minerals from them. Fortunately, there’s a solution for that: steaming. While using steam in your cooking isn’t new, steam ovens are a growing trend in the homes of people who want to eat healthily.Not only does steam cooking keep the nutrients in your food, it has other health benefits as well. The amount of fat and sodium used to flavour a meal can be reduced because herbs and spices can be used instead. Steam cooking doesn’t require oil or butter, cutting down the fat content significantly. As noted in The Globe and Mail, “[steam cooking] is one of the best methods to preserve easily damaged nutrients, such as vitamin C and many B vitamins.”If you’re not ready to commit to a full steam oven yet, start simple: add steaming racks to your pots so you can get the health benefits of steaming.

Good luck on your resolutions! Here’s to rock hard abs and steam cooked veggies! If you have any questions on how our products can help you maintain that healthy lifestyle, contact one of our Product Experts. We're happy to help.

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In our latest Designer Roundtable, Salone della Conoscenza, we had the pleasure of gathering over 60 design professionals for an insightful evening of connections and Italian elegance.   Our distinguished panel, featuring Western Living’s Designer of the Year @sophieburkedesign, Morna Sileika of Fort Capital, HR expert Christina Burke from @trustfrankhr, and our very own digital marketing leader @briannahfisher, shared actionable advice and inspiring stories on achieving success in their fields.   The stunning Casa Bertazzoni kitchen in our Vancouver showroom set the perfect stage for this intimate gathering, allowing guests to connect and engage in meaningful conversations while enjoying an authentic Italian menu crafted by Chef @jasonharper at @edgecaters.   Thank you to all our guests for making this event truly special! 🇮🇹✨   #TrailAppliancesBC #TrailDesignerSales #Bertazzoni #InteriorDesignVancouver #HomeDecorBC #YVRdesigners #VanCityHomes #DesignInspiration #ModernDesign

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Now’s your chance to cash in on exclusive perks like FREE basic delivery, FREE appliance recycling, and save up to $800* on your favourite brands like KitchenAid, Samsung, Whirlpool, LG, and more.

Visit us in-store or online to explore all the incredible deals waiting for you. Shop confidently knowing that if you find a lower price advertised, we'll match it with our Price Match Guarantee!

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Shop Black Friday early with the best prices of the year on all home essentials! Now’s your chance to cash in on exclusive perks like FREE basic delivery, FREE appliance recycling, and save up to $800* on your favourite brands like KitchenAid, Samsung, Whirlpool, LG, and more. Visit us in-store or online to explore all the incredible deals waiting for you. Shop confidently knowing that if you find a lower price advertised, we'll match it with our Price Match Guarantee! *Conditions apply

Shop Black Friday early with the best prices of the year on all home essentials!

Now’s your chance to cash in on exclusive perks like FREE basic delivery, FREE appliance recycling, and save up to $800* on your favourite brands like KitchenAid, Samsung, Whirlpool, LG, and more.

Visit us in-store or online to explore all the incredible deals waiting for you. Shop confidently knowing that if you find a lower price advertised, we'll match it with our Price Match Guarantee!

*Conditions apply

Shop Black Friday early with the best prices of the year on all home essentials! Now’s your chance to cash in on exclusive perks like FREE basic delivery, FREE appliance recycling, and save up to $800* on your favourite brands like KitchenAid, Samsung, Whirlpool, LG, and more. Visit us in-store or online to explore all the incredible deals waiting for you. Shop confidently knowing that if you find a lower price advertised, we'll match it with our Price Match Guarantee! *Conditions apply

Shop Black Friday early with the best prices of the year on all home essentials!

Now’s your chance to cash in on exclusive perks like FREE basic delivery, FREE appliance recycling, and save up to $800* on your favourite brands like KitchenAid, Samsung, Whirlpool, LG, and more.

Visit us in-store or online to explore all the incredible deals waiting for you. Shop confidently knowing that if you find a lower price advertised, we'll match it with our Price Match Guarantee!

*Conditions apply

Shop Black Friday early with the best prices of the year on all home essentials! Now’s your chance to cash in on exclusive perks like FREE basic delivery, FREE appliance recycling, and save up to $800* on your favourite brands like KitchenAid, Samsung, Whirlpool, LG, and more. Visit us in-store or online to explore all the incredible deals waiting for you. Shop confidently knowing that if you find a lower price advertised, we'll match it with our Price Match Guarantee! *Conditions apply

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Cheers to an afternoon of inspiration and innovation! ✨ Despite howling rain on the day, our Single-Family Builder Division team welcomed clients to the @Miele Experience Centre for the Fall Open House, where guests sipped, savoured, and explored the latest Miele technology.   #Miele #FallOpenHouse #TrailBuilderBC #VancouverConstruction #YVRHomes #VancouverCustomHomes #HomeBuilders

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Family traditions are at the heart of every great meal 🧡🍂 Julie, head of our Designer Sales team, is sharing her mom’s secret Yorkshire Pudding recipe — perfect for those fall gatherings and roast dinners. These golden delights are easy to make and sure to impress. Want to learn more? Click the link in our bio and catch the full recipe on our blog. #TrailAppliancesBC #YorkshirePudding #JennAir #ComfortFood #HomeCooking #LuxuryKitchen #BoundByNothing

Family traditions are at the heart of every great meal 🧡🍂 Julie, head of our Designer Sales team, is sharing her mom’s secret Yorkshire Pudding recipe — perfect for those fall gatherings and roast dinners. These golden delights are easy to make and sure to impress.

Want to learn more? Click the link in our bio and catch the full recipe on our blog.

#TrailAppliancesBC #YorkshirePudding #JennAir #ComfortFood #HomeCooking #LuxuryKitchen #BoundByNothing

Family traditions are at the heart of every great meal 🧡🍂 Julie, head of our Designer Sales team, is sharing her mom’s secret Yorkshire Pudding recipe — perfect for those fall gatherings and roast dinners. These golden delights are easy to make and sure to impress. Want to learn more? Click the link in our bio and catch the full recipe on our blog. #TrailAppliancesBC #YorkshirePudding #JennAir #ComfortFood #HomeCooking #LuxuryKitchen #BoundByNothing

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Experience the power of induction cooking in just under 60 seconds! 🌡️⏰ Appliance expert Pamela from our Designer Sales team showcases how this technology brings both performance and sophistication to the heart of the home.

Ready for an upgrade? Come get inspired and try it for yourself at your nearest showroom!

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Experience the power of induction cooking in just under 60 seconds! 🌡️⏰ Appliance expert Pamela from our Designer Sales team showcases how this technology brings both performance and sophistication to the heart of the home. Ready for an upgrade? Come get inspired and try it for yourself at your nearest showroom! #TrailAppliancesBC #BCHomeDesign #ModernKitchen #InductionCooking #InteriorDesignBC #DesignWithPurpose #InductionCooktop