Saturday 20 July 2013

Get Your Nutrition On Track With These Useful Tips

By Coach Todd


Although most people would like to eat healthier, few actually do it. You can do it, though. All you need are some good ideas to get you started, and here you'll find many.

Use whole grain products instead of white, processed foods. Whole grain foods have a higher content of fiber and protein, than those products which are more processed and bleached. Whole grain bread or pasta will help control your cholesterol as well as make you feel full. Look for the word "whole" at the beginning of the ingredients list.

One important nutrition tip to follow is to eat your vegetables and fruits each and every day. The recommended daily allowance is nine to thirteen servings. That sounds excessive, but it can be done with some creative thinking. Drink orange juice for breakfast, and use real tomato paste with your spaghetti noodles.

Slow down when you eat. In today's fast-paced society, peoople eat too quickly. Rather than eating quickly, go slow. Relax when you eat and slowly consume each bite of food. Also, this will reduce the cravings that you have for more food. You will be less prone to overeat if you slow down and enjoy your meal.

Consume less salt. Junk foods are items that you can cut out of your diet due to the amount of salt they contain.

If you eat less salt every day, you are going to find that you take note of salt more when you eat it. You may find that foods that are unhealthy are too salty for your tastes now. You will crave salty foods less often.

Eliminate sugar and use artificial sweeteners. Too much sugar causes many health problems, including dangerous heart disorders. Examples of artificial substitutes include Stevia and Splenda. You won't even notice the difference.

Have you tried a healthy puree of peaches, pears or berries? You can spread this puree on pita bread or dip unsalted pretzels in it. Experiment with different types of fruit, and change it up sometimes so it will stay appetizing.

After integrating these tips into your lifestyle, you can feel more confident that you are eating a better diet.




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