Healthy Diet Tips
by Alan LeStourgeon
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These healthy diet tips will keep you on the right path. Although
healthy people are generally at a natural weight, this is not about
dieting and losing weigh, its about lifestyle.
The mainstream seesaw of dieting is a moneymaker that
doesn't address real health issues and concerns.
One of the best things you can do for your body is eat at least twelve
servings of fresh, organic fruits and vegetables every single day. These
foods are packed with the things that our bodies need; natural,
non-synthetic source of Vitamins A,B, C, and E, disease fighting
antioxidants, minerals like potassium, calcium, phosphorous, and
copper.
These days too many Americans get their vitamins from synthetic sources
that are isolated and chemically induced. The best way to get this
nutrition is from the good earth, directly from the source, from fruits
and vegetables.
If eating that many vegetables seems overwhelming, just think about the
colors. Get your blue and purples like blueberries and plums to reduce the
risk of cancer and protect your urinary tract. Eat green vegetables like
broccoli and celery to protect your bones, teeth and eyes. Consume your
whites like mushrooms and onions for healthy heart function. Eat foods
like oranges and carrots to boost your immune system from the yellow and
orange fruits and vegetables. Finally, get your reds from foods like
apples and beets for memory function and heart health.
All of these fruits and vegetables have healing qualities and you'll
feel the difference. If you can't eat this much or don't have the time,
drink juices made from a vegetable
juicer, a great way to get the nutrients you need.
In addition to eating fruits and vegetables, cut down on saturated fats
from processed foods and switch to unsaturated fats from nuts like almonds
and vegetables including avocado. In general however, cut down on fat in
your life and your heart and body will thank you for it. Speaking of
processed food, begin to rid yourself of any processed foods. And of
course, drink water so that you are flushing the toxins out your system
and staying hydrated.
Use these healthy diet tips as a general guide to healthy eating, not fad dieting.
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