How Eating Healthy Can Improve Your Life
If you’re one of the many people who think that eating healthy is expensive and doesn’t taste very good, think again! Eating a healthy diet can be very simple and straightforward, as well as delicious! Read on for some easy tips on eating delicious food that’s good for your body.
Almonds are a fantastic addition to your food arsenal, mainly to reduce the cravings that you have. Choose a bag of almonds, instead of potato chips, for a snack that you will enjoy and not have to regret afterwards. Small decisions like this can add up over time in your journey to attain the body you desire.
For best nutrition, be sure to choose fats wisely. Butter was once thought to be the enemy due to the high amount of saturated fat. However, margarine has been found to be high in trans fats, which are unhealthy for the heart. Best would be to limit your fats as much as possible; second best would be one of the “Smart Balance” non-trans-fat type margarine’s, and third best would be to use real butter, but very sparingly.
If you completely mess up on one day don’t worry. When you start to beat yourself up is when you are more likely to fall back into bad habits. Just chalk it up to one of your cheat days and start strong the next morning. Beating yourself up is completely useless and won’t help.
Consume 600-900 mg of garlic, about one fresh clove, daily to help lower your cholesterol. There have been many studies where people have used garlic for health reasons. What these studies have proven garlic is hugely beneficial in helping to lower total cholesterol, and in particular, LDL, the bad cholesterol and triglycerides.
A great nutritional tip is to turn off the television so that it won’t distract your child when he or she eats. Eating in front of the TV can lead to poor eating habits, and it makes you unaware of how much you’re eating. Get your child to focus on eating instead of watching television.
Clean out your fridge, freezer and cabinets. Toss the “bad” foods and replace with healthier alternatives. Keep fresh fruit and veggies on hand for snacking. Put a note on the refrigerator that says “no junk allowed” if you must. If you have kids, have a special place for any of their snacks that might tempt you.
Save your brain with fruits and vegetables. Many studies have focused on brain function and diet. The conclusions are not that spectacular because you should already know that fresh vegetables and fruit are right for you. All studies show that those who eat raw diets retain more cognition in their brain as they age.
Eating healthy, as you now know, does not have to be a chore. Many healthy foods are also very delicious, and making healthy eating decisions can make you healthier and give you more energy. Make sure to apply these tips to your eating habits so that you can experience the joys of a healthy diet.
