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4 Tips for Avoiding Healthy Food Burnout

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You may feel as though you are doing everything right, from loading up your plate with vegetables to handling meal prep like a pro. The problem is that sometimes, all of your hard work can leave you feeling deprived and demotivated. You may find that you get worn out from working so hard and that a cheat day feels like a decent idea. This is fine, but if you find that one cheat day leads to another, and another, then you may be suffering from burnout.

Make Your Food Feel Good

The first thing that you need to do is try and get more creative with the food you have. Look at the texture and also the appearance. You may want to add some crunch to a dish that consists of soft food, or you may want to add some sea salt to your veggies.  Either way, it’s vital that you spend a lot of time on the appearance of your food if possible. Go for colorful foods and think about visual appeal where possible. Even if you know that you are pressed for time, making a beautiful plate that you can actually be excited about is a good thing.

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Eat in Season

Eating things that are in season is a good way for you to feel truly connected with the food you eat. This can lower the chances of you experiencing burnout. It can also help you to be way more friendly to the environment because you will be eating food that is sustainable. Nature gives you the chance to eat what you need, when you need it. At the end of the day, it’s important to know that seasonal choices help to balance your diet too. Eating a salad in the middle of winter may feel odd, for example. Sure, you’ll be getting nutrients, but you probably won’t feel as though you are getting what you need on a deeper level. If you want to make sure that you are getting a lot of vitamins from your diet, it may be worth looking into Myer’s cocktail nutrition.

Spice Things Up

When you are eating the same meals again and again, it’s super easy for you to get bored. You may find that the flavors are predictable and that this is the last thing that you need. Consider using spice blends and also make sure that you are turning your meal into something exciting. If you use spices, then this will help you to add some robust flavors to your meals, and it will also make your taste buds guess more. This is ideal if you are sick of food being bland or boring when you are on a diet.

Have A Treat

People often experience burnout when they eat healthily because they try and adopt an approach that essentially means all or nothing. If you skip out on your favorite foods, then this may help you to stay on track but at the end of the day, it will also make you burnout faster. If you want to stop this from happening, then try and allow yourself treats. After all, indulgences are part of life, and therefore they should be part of your diet.  Just make sure everything is in moderation.

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Why Diets Don’t Work & 4 Ways To Actually Eat Healthy

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The diet industry would like you to believe that the way to control your weight is to simply eat the foods/products that they recommend. 

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But if that were the case, diets would work – and the data suggests that they don’t. 

As far back as the 1950s, researchers knew that “reducing diets” – diets designed to foster weight loss – were ineffective in around 95 percent of patients. People simply couldn’t stick to calorie restriction for longer than about 12 months. After awhile, their old cravings came back, and they wanted to eat all their old foods again. 


Why this happened remained a mystery. And in the intervening years, many nutrition scientists have tried to explain it. It turns out that there are a number of reasons it doesn’t work. 

The first is that humans don’t do well under calorie restriction. Initially, they lose weight. But over time, it becomes mentally tougher and tougher to keep calorie intake low. You feel hungry all the time, and the cravings ramp up massively. All you want to do is gorge yourself on chocolate, especially if you have a lot of stress in your life. 

In many cases, a single trigger – such as a bad day at work – can be all people need to break their diet regimen and reach for the proverbial Cheetos (or if you’re me, actual Cheetos). And because stress is just a part of life, people fall off the bandwagon quickly. 

Plus, once they start eating all the wrong things, a dangerous internal narrative begins development. They tell themselves that they’re a failure and that they couldn’t have stuck to the diet in the first place. They’re just not that “type of person.” They don’t have the willpower. And these kinds of thoughts then lead them to eat more foods that don’t serve their bodies or their health. 

The problem here, therefore, isn’t that the person is eating food “not allowed” by the diet (one piece of cake is unlikely to make any difference). The problem is the narrative that they aren’t “good enough” for the diet and that any mistake is a failure. 

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Diets also struggle for a second reason – they’re restrictive. Our bodies evolved to consume as many different kinds of foods in our environment as possible. Unlike most species, we thrive on eating a vast array of foods containing complementary compounds. We don’t have “staple” foods in the traditional sense. We can live off just about anything – milk, bugs, herbs, berries, whale blubber – you name it!

Diets, though, tend to reduce what you can eat and make it feel like you’re caged in. And, psychologically, that’s not a good place to be. You feel trapped inside the diet, and you spend all your time thinking about how you might escape it. 

Again, eventually, the diet fails because you eat something that’s not allowed according to the list. And that makes you feel bad about yourself. 

So what can you do when the diets don’t work? 

Here are some ideas: 

Start Preloading With Veggies

Instead of concentrating on what you can’t eat, focus on what you can. Research shows that preloading with veggies improves your overall nutrition and decreases overall appetite. The load of nutrients and fiber sends signals to the brain that you don’t actually need to eat as much as you think to get all the nutrition you need. 

The way to do this is simple. Don’t change your diet at all. Instead, just eat a big salad bowl before every meal and then move onto the main event. The salad will protect you from the negative elements in the food you eat while promoting fullness to prevent overeating. 

Talk To Your Surgeon

Diets are all about controlling your food intake. But nature has an annoying habit of overriding the wishes of your conscious mind. You’d love to say no to the cake being passed around the office. But when you’re in that situation and feeling hungry, you can’t always help yourself. 

In some cases, therefore, it’s worth talking to a surgeon about gastric sleeve cost. This operation actually changes the shape of your stomach, altering the fullness signals it sends to the brain. The result is usually profound weight loss that feels less punishing than a regular diet. 

Sort Out Your Mental Health

Be honest with yourself about why you’re eating the foods that you do. Many people use food as comfort if their mental health is in a bad place. If you know that you do this, then find out why. Think about the patterns of thinking that lead to overeating and how you might address them. 

There are multiple ways you can solve and reduce mental health issues. One approach is meditation. Here, you attempt to simply observe your thoughts and then allow them to pass without judgment. The idea is that you are separate from your thoughts and that they do not control you. Instead, they are just entities that pop up from time to time, cause temporary distress, and then leave. Simply observing them can help to put you in a better state of mind. 

Another approach is to figure out whether there are any dysfunctional situations in your life causing you distress. Bad relationships at work, for instance, could be a major reason why you’re using food in the evenings. It could be what you think you need to recover.

Don’t Restrict

The human mind naturally rebels against restrictions. We don’t like them. In general, we prefer freedom. 

When it comes to diets, talking about what we can’t consume often derails the entire process. A better approach is to allow everything but to be continually mindful. 

Let’s say that you want to eat more whole plant foods, like whole grains and beans. Sometimes, you’ll fall off the bandwagon by eating ice cream. But that doesn’t matter when all foods are permitted. You simply accept that you “failed” and then move on, getting back on the plan. You’re not a weak person. You’re not deficient! You’re simply not perfect 100 percent of the time – and that’s okay, because you’re not supposed to be.

I hope these tips help! Good luck. 🙂

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Feeling Sluggish? This Is Why You Need To Eat More Whole Foods

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The term “whole foods” is one that has gained some traction on social media these days. People are turning more to food they deem to be “whole” or “clean”, and while most of us are aware that health and wellness relies on us being smart with our food, it’s also important to know what it means to eat whole foods and how it impacts our diets.

Whole foods incorporate all food products that are in their natural form: no additives, preservatives or other manmade ingredients added into the mix. This can be anything from nuts and seeds to fruit and vegetables, and we all know the raw honey benefits that will help our immune systems. The thing is, most of the food today is processed and we tend to stick to the easy, convenient food options. We don’t cook from scratch as much as we used to and with the obesity rates going up, it’s important that we are smart about our food intake. Processed foods have a tendency to make us feel sluggish, but with whole foods, this is less of an issue. You need fuel, and if you’re feeling sluggish right now, here are a few reasons you should think about adding more whole foods to your diet.

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  • Nutrients: All foods have an element of “something” you need in your diet. Even processed foods have that emotional component, even if they arent entirely nutritionally great for you. However, overly processed foods are stripped of their nutrients where whole foods are still packed with goodness. In their purest form, whole foods can offer your body more vitamins and minerals than you could ever have had otherwise. You won’t have to rely on supplements when you choose to eat whoel foods: you’re naturally consuming all that you need, anyway!
  • Less Sugar: Now, despite the Instagram “doctors”, sugar is not addictive unless you’re snorting it from the packet. It does, however, have negatives on your teeth and it doesnt satidfy your hunger for long. Swapping to natural sugars in fruit and veggies with whole foods is a good way to ensure that your diet has less sugar and less “false energy”. A chocolate bar is delicious, but it isn’t going to perk your energy levels up for long. Sluggishness should be fed with oranges, apples, bananas and other whole foods that will keep you energetic for longer.
  • High Fiber Options: When your body is lacking in energy, feeding it with more fiber is important. When you stick to whole foods, you naturally eat less becase your brain and your body knows that your system is well fed! With more fiber, you can improve your digestion, too, which is never a bad thing!
  • Healthy For Longer: Food is not medicine, but it sure does go a long way to keeping you feeling good. Added natural vitamins and minerals are never a bad thing and you can spend more time in your grocery store than at the doctors office. An apple a day, right?

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Small Diet Changes That Make A Big Difference

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When it comes to your health, the little things can really add up make a big difference. If you think about a healthy diet, you might assume that you need to overhaul your whole diet and give yourself strict restrictions. In reality, you’re better off making small changes that you can maintain, rather than a drastic overhaul like going vegan if you don’t think you’re ready. 

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Keep the changes practical and sustainable so you can make them part of your everyday life. 

Eat Breakfast Every Day

It’s easier to maintain your energy throughout the day if you eat breakfast. If you don’t currently eat breakfast, start. A good, healthy breakfast could be something like a whole-wheat English muffin with peanut butter and sliced banana. This gives plenty of filling fiber and protein. It’s also easy to eat on the go and takes less than five minutes to prepare, so there’s no excuse if you’re pushed for time. Yogurt with fruit and granola, oatmeal, and eggs on whole-grain bread are all good picks too. 

Put Out A Fruit Bowl

Try to eat more fruits, vegetables, and healthy salads. Produce delivers a lot of nutrients, but not many calories. It’s also packed with fiber, which helps to fill you up. Don’t buy fruit, and shove it to the back of your vegetable drawer where you’ll forget about it. 

Instead, put your fruit and vegetables front and center in the fridge and out in your kitchen. Keep fruit that doesn’t need refrigerating on the counter in a fruit bowl, where you can always see them. You’ll be more likely to reach for them when you fancy a snack if they’re easy to grab. Wash and slice veggies like celery and peppers, and pack them into individual baggies, so they’re easy to grab from the fridge, for a quick, healthy treat. 

Don’t Eliminate Treats

Cutting out all your favorite treat foods can lead you to fail at your healthy-eating goals. A diet that has been drastically limited is not sustainable and can lead you to feel deprived, causing you to throw all your healthy-eating goals away. A small treat won’t ruin all your progress. Keep the treats small. Aim for about 150 calories or less, such as a couple of squares of dark chocolate, a half cup of ice cream, or a small glass of wine, and really savor it. This habit is easy for most of us to stick to. 

Use Smaller Plates

If you’re worried about your portion sizes, try using a smaller plate. Most of us will eat less if we use smaller dinnerware. The theory behind this is that the eye is tricked into thinking that we are eating more because our plate is full, making the food portion look larger. The result of this is that you feel more satisfied with less food. Try serving your meals on a salad plate instead of a large dinner plate, and see if you feel full with a smaller portion. 

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It’s Not So Simple! Staying Healthy as a Vegan

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The biggest misconception of going vegan is that it will automatically make you healthy. When you are extolling the virtues of a vegan lifestyle to others, you may find there is some push back, not just because of the “restrictive” nature of the diet, but if it is actually healthy. In one respect, vegans are consuming a lot more fruits and vegetables. But they also have to remember that there are key vitamins, minerals, and protein that they are only able to get from animals. And this is where you have to remember that there will be some aspects of your health that you need to keep up with.

Eating Good Fats

The very nature of a vegan diet is low fat. But remember that there are good fats that can benefit vegans in so many areas of their lives. For example, omega-3 oil is in abundance in olive oil. This is where a healthy drizzling of this on a vegan pizza can help to keep on top of this aspect. You can also incorporate seeds, such as sunflower seeds and chia seeds, to keep up your healthy fat intake. It is one of those areas that vegans forget about. However, it’s pretty easy to incorporate good fats. When you are making a healthy stir-fry, use coconut oil or algae oil. Eat avocados! And while there are many people that talk about fat being the enemy, this has long been debunked. 

Incorporating More Supplements

It is so important when you start on this diet that you check your nutrients and vitamins. There may be some in which you are severely lacking. A very common example is vitamin B12, which is found in abundance in meat. If you are looking to keep your health in check while going on a vegan diet you may have to incorporate more supplements into your life. You can very easily purchase vitamin supplements over-the-counter or online. But there are also certain nutrients that can add flavor to your food. For example, nutritional yeast is a very good supplement that will keep your vitamin B12 up, but doesn’t taste too dissimilar to parmesan cheese! This is a win if you are someone who has been long missing Italian dishes!

Keep Up Your Protein

We can lull ourselves into a false sense of satiety by eating until we are full. But if this plate is purely vegetables, we will be hungry in an hour’s time! Protein is the key. The more protein you have, the fuller you will feel, but protein’s also important because its the building blocks for strength and muscle. Keeping up your protein intake using the right protein sources is crucial. Quinoa is one of the best sources of protein for vegans and it is gluten-free. Seitan is also another form of protein that can bulk up dishes.

You have to remember that when going vegan, there will be some aspects of your health that can go downhill if you don’t pay attention to them. Follow these three approaches and you’ll be fine!

What are your secrets to being a healthy vegan?

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6 Simple Techniques for Eating Healthy

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Good health is one of the paramount factors in your life. To maintain a healthy body, you should put into consideration healthy eating habits. Your eating habits contribute a lot when it comes to your health. Are you curious to know some healthy eating tips? If yes, keep reading to learn six healthy eating tips!

Consume meals that are rich in carbohydrates and fiber

A third of your meal should contain starchy carbohydrates. This includes potatoes, rice, cereals, just to name a few. You can also opt for a diet with a high level of fiber, such as whole-wheat pasta or brown rice.

Fiber plays a significant role in enhancing your digestion process, mainly when it comes to excreting what you eat. You should be keen on the amount of carbohydrates in your diet, and it’s advisable to regulate the amount of carbohydrates in your food.

Mitigating sugary foods

According to medics, regular consumption of sugary food may lead to tooth decay or even obesity. These foods can give you a lot of energy, but they also may lead to gaining weight.  If you must consume sugar, it’s best to consume natural sugars, such as honey or juices, rather than consuming artificial sugars.

Reducing salt consumption

Food without salt is tasteless and bland. Medical experts recommend that you shouldn’t consume more than six grams (or 2,300 mg) of salt per day.  Excessive consumption of salt puts you at risk of high blood pressure. In extreme cases, you can experience heart disease or strokes.

You should also check the level of salts in packaged foods. For instance, if you find there is more than 1.5g of salt per 100 grams, the food has excessive salt. It’s best to avoid foods like that. Children should consume even less; between 2 and 6g, depending on their age.

Fruits and vegetable consumption

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Fruits and vegetables also aid in boosting your immunity. If possible, you should consume at least five portions of vegetables and fruits each day. They can either be juiced, dried, frozen, canned, or fresh.  Many people prefer fruit desserts instead of sugary desserts. This is mainly attributed to the nutritional value found in fruits compared to sugary desserts.

Avoiding or reducing alcohol consumption

To maintain good health, you need to eliminate alcohol. Alcohol doesn’t have any nutritional value, and it can lead to weight gain (beer belly, anyone?). You should aim at avoiding alcohol at all costs since it will jeopardize your healthy lifestyle. If anything, you can consume CLSICS products in moderation, or other natural plants.

Meat

Perhaps meat is your favorite delicacy. There is no doubt that meat is sweet; however, it should be consumed in moderation. If possible, you should strive to consume white meat (chicken, pork) since it contains a higher nutritional value compared to red meat.

Wrap Up

The above are some of the healthy eating tips that you should put into consideration if you want to live a healthy lifestyle. Always remember to consume a balanced diet when possible. Eating healthy might increase your lifespan, so it’s a no-brainer!

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Natural Ways To Assist Your Chronic Conditions

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The day to day can wear down the body and make us suffer. An important part of healthcare is food, as the assimilation of nutrients through food will have different consequences throughout our body. Anyone who suffers from chronic pain may be well aware that their diet can contribute to the assistance of certain ailments, or exacerbate them. Including lifestyle changes is important, as is utilizing good medicines. Natural remedies are always good, and with Stradtman Family Wellness, you can look into all of this. There are also some vitamins and supplements that you can take to assist you in other areas.

Vitamins for eyes and general health

To preserve your eyesight, you should eat foods such as dairy, pumpkin, tomatoes and vegetables. Vitamin A must be added vitamin C, with high antioxidant power, a property necessary to prevent diseases such as cataracts. The vitamin E found in spinach, avocado and some nuts is also a powerful antioxidant that could slow down oxidative stress, which occurs in cells during old age and thus prevent eye diseases such as age-related macular degeneration. If you have diabetes or any other condition such as this, you should be aware of how this can keep blood sugars down too. 

Aid digestion problems with good fiber

The lack of good digestion causes general discomfort, abdominal pain, and even bad breath. Fruits, vegetables, cereal, and legumes are most suitable as a source of healthy fiber. At the same time, the low-fat content of lean meats makes them ideal for light digestion. One of the best allies of the digestive system is yogurt because it protects against the natural acidity of the stomach. Olive oil also is rich in oleic acid with beneficial properties for our digestive system, protecting against acidity, constipation and regulating digestion. 

Inflammatory problems and skin diseases

A nutritional routine based on the Mediterranean diet, whose pillars are fruits, vegetables, fish, white meat, and olive oil, reduces the effects that stress and lack of rest have on the skin. Once again, the role of antioxidant substances is fundamental. The polyphenols in green tea, for example, have greater regenerative power than vitamin C and improve the elasticity of the skin. Joining the good habit of finishing lunch with a cup of tea will do a lot for the health of the largest organ in the body.

Minerals and vitamins for brain agility

If you suffer from any type of memory loss or motor disease, you can improve brain function with certain foods. Neural functions such as concentration or assimilation of concepts can be impaired if the diet is not taken care of. Iron, iodine and vitamin B12 play a major role in the development of cognitive functions. Broccoli has proven effective properties as far as memory is concerned. Greater consumption of vitamin K, abundant in broccoli, will facilitate verbal expression and retention of information. The consumption of almonds and walnuts will also be positive due to their high content of omega three and proteins that stimulate the neurons responsible for keeping the body awake. It’s time to start looking after your health.

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The Most Important Dietary Requirements We All Have

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Anyone keen to improve the diet they are eating will need to first look into what kind of changes they might need to make in general. You might be keen to try and improve your overall health, for instance by eating better and exercising more, and you might have a specific goal in mind like losing a certain amount of weight over a period of time. But before even all of that, it’s good to know about some of the essentials of the kind of dietary requirements that we all have – the sorts of things that you should be aiming to fit into your diet for the sake of posterity. Let’s take a look at some of those now!

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Fiber

First of all, make sure that you are getting plenty of fiber in your diet. Without fiber, your digestive system can’t properly break down the waste in your food, and you could give yourself stool problems. If left alone, those issues can later become much more serious, to the point where you might need to rely upon ostomy supplies or where you could even find yourself with colon cancer – a very serious problem indeed. You can help to keep all that at bay simply by getting a little more fiber into your diet every day, which you can do by eating more grains and cereals, and beans.

Vitamins

One of the main reasons why it is so important to eat a wide variety of vegetables and fruits is that it allows your body to get all those vitamins that are necessary for your good health and for your survival. If you are eating a rainbow of different veggies, you will be getting vitamins A, C and E, amongst others, and that will enable your body to operate as well as possible at all times. If you lack any of these vitamins, it can mean that your body is going to struggle to work as well as you would hope, and you could even cause yourself to have a weaker immune system in the long run as well. Make sure you get plenty of vitamins and you could really make a difference to your life.

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Variation

The most important thing of all when it comes to diet is to ensure that you are eating as much of a variation of different foods as you can. That is absolutely true when it comes to making sure you have many different kinds of vegetables, but also more broadly in ensuring you are eating something from each of the major food groups. While that doesn’t mean you have to follow the old rules of eating a certain amount of meat and so on every day – you can actually get by without meat perfectly healthily – it does mean that you should focus on getting all of the same minerals and nutrients that you would have done with meat. If you can do that, you will be much healthier indeed.

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4 Superfoods to Power Your Day

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When you choose to make your health and wellness a priority, it requires changing things inside and out. One of the major things people tend to look at when they want to take control of their overall health is their diet. 

Paying attention to what you eat is an important factor in bettering your health, in general. It doesn’t matter what your overall health goal is. Whether you want to lose weight, improve your cardiovascular health, or lower your risk of certain diseases, it’s never a bad idea to make dietary changes that can boost your body’s immune system naturally. 

One of the best ways to do that is by including more superfoods in your diet. Most superfoods contain high amounts of antioxidants, which are substances that can either delay or prevent certain types of cell damage. That helps to lower your risk of a variety of different diseases while making your system stronger in the process. 

So, what are some of the best superfoods you can include in your diet to boost your antioxidant intake? 

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1. Dark Chocolate

Just to prove that something indulgent can be extremely healthy too, we’re starting out our list with dark chocolate! Now, we’re not encouraging you to eat an entire chocolate cake every day. But, the antioxidants in cocoa can help to reduce inflammation and lower blood pressure. 

It has also been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease, and raise your levels of “good” cholesterol. The darker the chocolate (the higher the cocoa percentage) the better, so don’t reach for that milk chocolate bar if you’re trying to get any health benefits. A small serving of dark chocolate each day will not only satisfy your sweet tooth but can help your body in many other ways. 

2. Blueberries

Blueberries are often one of the first foods people think of when antioxidants come to mind. There is a good reason for that. 

Blueberries are often touted as a food that contains the highest amount of antioxidants above other fruits and vegetables. Plus, it helps that they’re delicious and versatile! 

Some of the benefits of blueberries include decreasing inflammation and lowering the risk factors of heart disease. There have also been studies that have suggested blueberries can help to delay the decline in brain function that tends to happen naturally with aging. 

3. Kale

Kale is more than just a fad diet trend. It is one of the most nutritious greens known to man, and it’s also very versatile. If you don’t particularly like the taste of kale or aren’t sure how to prepare it, you can “hide” the flavor in a fruit smoothie. Or, try delicious baked kale chips with a sprinkling of parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast. 

Kale contains many immune-boosting antioxidants, but it is also loaded with vitamins and minerals, including vitamins A, K, and C. Many people following a vegan lifestyle enjoy kale because it is a great plant-based source of calcium. Needless to say, a little bit of kale goes a long way when it comes to your health and the nutrients your body needs. 

4. Beans

Beans have many health benefits that should make them a regular part of your diet. They are high in fiber and a wonderful source of antioxidants. But, the most important antioxidant in certain types of beans (like pinto) is kaempferol. This powerful antioxidant has been shown to reduce cancer growth, especially with breast, kidney, and lung cancers. 

Beans are inexpensive and easy to find, so there is no reason not to add more of them into your life and experience the benefits right away. 

Switching to a Super Diet

Getting the nutrients you need through your food is one of the best things you can do for both your body and mind. But, if you are particularly deficient in certain nutrients, or you’re having a hard time eating the foods that can really boost your health, taking natural supplements is a great way to still give your body what it needs. 

For example, if you want to boost your antioxidant intake, red polyphenol powder can help by taking it every day. 

Remember, by making your health a priority, you’re doing something kind for yourself. There are many more superfoods to consider that aren’t on this list, so don’t be afraid to do your research on different foods and how their antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals can improve your immunity! You’ll also lower your risk of certain diseases, and simply feel better and stronger from the inside out. 

What types of superfoods do you like?

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4 Bad Eating Habits You Need To Avoid

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Eating healthy is essential to living healthy. But as much as most of us desire to have a healthy eating habit, sometimes the will power is lacking, and we find ourselves falling back to habits that negatively affect our health. Some of these habits we may already know about, some we may not. So, let’s take a look at some unhealthy eating habits that we need to put an end to. 

  1. Eating Late At Night

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This is one habit a lot of people are guilty of. Eating late at night contributes a lot to unhealthy weight gain and heart-related issues over time. It is always advisable to eat at least three hours before bedtime to allow for enough time to digest the food. Late-night eating can also lead to heartburns in the morning. A little trick that might work is to make a point of brushing your teeth earlier in the evening. This way, you may be discouraged from eating later at night after brushing. And if you’re struggling with heartburn, you can try relief medications such as Zanzole. Zanzole helps to control frequent heartburn by decreasing the amount of acid produced by the stomach. Visit https://www.zanzole24hr.com.au/zanzole-24hr/ for more information.

  1. Frequent Snacking

Another habit most people are guilty of is frequent snacking. Whether it is munching on those high-calorie chips when watching a movie or digging into that delicious cake too often, frequent snacking mostly adds nothing but extra calories to the body. And unfortunately, this problem is not only limited to adults. About 66% of children in Australia below 16 years of age have snacks about two to three times a day. To fix this, purchase only healthy snacks and get rid of the cookies and potato chips that are not healthy. 

  1. Skipping Breakfast

There are a lot of reasons why nutritionists recommend breakfast as the most important meal of the day. However, our mornings can be so busy that we often forget to have breakfast, and thus, depriving our bodies of the essential energy and nutrients to start the day. Sometimes, you may not even feel hungry and decide to skip breakfast as a result. But without the needed energy to start your day, the chances are that you will be tempted to overindulge during lunch or supper. And next thing you know, you’re gaining unhealthy weight. To fix this, always have a healthy breakfast ready that you can take even on-the-go. Even when you’re not hungry, having a cup of smoothie, yoghurt, or whole fruit can make a difference.

  1. Eating In Haste

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You’re late for work and running out of time, and so, you’re wolfing down your meal in record time. It doesn’t matter what it is you’re eating – whether a simple snack or a whole meal. Aside from the fact that you’re likely to consume more than you can, might leave you with very uncomfortable stomach issues. The fix: Always take smaller bites and take your time to chew your food. Drink a lot of water during the day as well as during your meal. Never rush through your meal, no matter how pressed for time you are.