Nutrition on the Go!
Most people know they should eat better. Look at former president, Clinton, he’s now promoting that.
Nutrition Tips for People on the Go!
Most people know it is important to eat well to build foundation for good health. The problem is most busy people don't know how and find it confusing, complicated or intimidating to figure out what foods are best for them.
The choices you make every day can contribute to your health or to your demise. The following five tips will guide you to make healthy food choices every day and every meal, without extra stress, deprivation or a degree in nutrition.
1. Indulge in the Free Stuff
Many of your prime nutrients are not going to be on a grocery store shelf.
* Fresh air - you can't live more than seven minutes without oxygen. It is essential to every cell function. Most people breathe at only 25% their capacity, which means you are denying your body of 75% of the number one nutrient it needs.
* Water - the second most important nutrient. Water is the universal solvent and rids your body of waste and toxins. Be sure to drink at least 64 oz of pure water a day. Buy a water filtration system for your home and save.
* Sunshine - provides energy, lifts your spirits and is essential for Vitamin D production. It also helps you to adjust from jetlag.
2. Look for the Rainbow Colors
Rainbow food, that is fruits and vegetables, are high in vitamin and mineral content, especially powerful antioxidants with reduce inflammation and stimulate your immune system. The more color the better; eat berries, peppers, beets, broccoli, carrots, yams, tomatoes, cherries, melons and more. Give your food palate a splash of color at every meal.
3. Variety Is the Spice of Life
Eating the same food day after day is boring and probably will leave you deprived of nutrients. In addition, constantly eating the same food may cause food sensitivities. Yes too much of a good thing can be bad. The most commonly eaten foods are also the most common allergic foods, ie dairy products, wheat, eggs, coffee, soy and oranges. Enjoy variety by eating different ethic foods. Select seasonal foods; they are often cheaper, fresher and it is nature's way to guarantee variety.
4. Go Naked
The closer food is to its naked, natural state, the healthier. Enjoy a handful of raw nuts or carrot and celery sticks, or a crisp apple to appreciate this tip. A baked potato is more nutritious than potato chips. A sliced tomato is healthier than ketchup, although, there are some who argue that ketchup is a vegetable. Avoid processed food. Naked also means avoiding toxic pesticides, chemicals and food additives. Invest in organic whenever possible. Generally, fresh is healthier than frozen, canned or cooked.
5. Stay on the Move with Fiber
Food high is fiber acts as a mechanical broom through your digestive tract which improves the transit time for food and keeping wastes and toxins from accumulating. Whole foods offer the best antidote to limp, lifeless processed food. Select sturdy whole grains like brown rice, oatmeal and a new favorite, quinoa. Root vegetables with fibrous skins like squash and beets and yams provide ample 'roughage". Juicy fresh fruit contributes to your body's requirement for water. Choose organic and eat the skins, if not, it is better to peel to avoid toxins.
