Being healthy is something that everyone can do. Unfortunately, many people have not been told how they can be healthy, or what things they should do during the day to keep their body in top shape. This article is a quick guide for helping you to maintain your body in the healthiest way possible.
1. Keep a daily journal of what you eat. This way, you can track your health. For instance, you might find that you feel sleepy when you eat too many carbohydrates, or that you feel a burst of energy when you have a smoothie made with fruits and vegetables. A journal can help clue you in to your own health, and provide a good foundation in case you ever need to see a doctor about your diet.
2. Avoid buffets. A buffet may seem like a way to save money when you want to go out and eat some food, but think carefully about what you’re doing. Not only do you not have a guarantee that the food is fresh, but you are also going to eat more food than you would have otherwise because you want to get your money’s worth. Don’t force yourself to eat more food just so you can feel that your money was well spent; it’s not good for your body.
3. Eat several meals throughout the day. As a kid you may have been told to have three meals a day, but the truth is that it’s better to have a lot of small meals during the day. The reason for this is more meals allow your blood sugar levels to remain consistent, which is good for your body. Not only that, but when you eat more meals you are less likely to binge. Your body is not ‘starving’ the same as you might if you only eat three times a day.
4.Adding protein to you diet is a great way to have a diet filled with more nutrition. Protein can be found in a variety of sources, including any lean meats and nuts. Protein can also be found in dairy products. Protein is needed for a number of body functions, so when you eat more protein your general health will improve.
5. Planning your meals is a smart idea. When you plan your meals, you take a focused look at the nutrients and vitamins you need in your diet, and allow specific times to have those things. It allows you to save money at the supermarket because if you have a plan, you will only buy the things you need instead of grazing through the entire store.
6. Don’t eat too many carbohydrates for breakfast; definitely avoid sweets. Carbohydrates drive up your blood sugar, particular simple carbs like sugars, syrups, pancakes, and many of your sweet breakfast favorites. When you drive up your blood sugar too much, you will crash and become tired and hungry again. Sugar is generally not good for health.
7. It is critical to drink enough water. Every cell in the body uses water, so it is important to keep your body hydrated. Dehydration can lead to all kinds of serious problems, so make sure to stick to your 8-10 recommended cups of water.
As you can now tell, being healthy and eating a diet full of nutrition is possible. You just have to know what you do. Incorporate these tips into your life, and you will find yourself feeling healthier in no time!
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These are great tips. I wouldn’t have thought about the buffet one but it sure makes sense.
i always take the stairs instead of elevator..i read an articles that captured me.it said “That stair habit could burn the equivalent of 11½ Hershey bars”
Great ideas. I especially like the journal idea because I think I could learn a lot about what foods help me to feel my best.
I have been trying to eat better and excise. My biggest problem is I don’t plan meals ahead and I know that would make a big difference for me.
These are all great tips! Drinking water is especially important…Luckily there are no buffet restaurants near me…;) Thank you for sharing!