Health & Nutrition

6 Easy Tips For Adding Healthy, Whole Foods To Your Day

6 Easy Tips For Adding Healthy, Whole Foods To Your Day

6 Easy Tips For Adding Healthy, Whole Foods to Your Day

 

The best dietary changes you make should not feel restrictive, overwhelming or hard to live with. This will ensure they are habits that can last a long time. 

Many people growing up in this busy world, have grown up on processed foods.  This may be a big change for you, so take it a step at time. Pick 1 or 2 changes to make now, and once those are in place, pick 1 or 2 more.  This is the best way to make it part of a lifestyle change and something you can totally live with.  

Transitioning to a healthier way of eating may seem daunting so here are some easy tips to keep in mind:

1.   Eat vegetables at most meals.  Think salads, side dishes, soups, or even adding veggies to your sandwich or wrap. 

2.   When you are having a craving for something sweet, opt for a serving of fruit to satisfy your craving.

Vitamin D- and 4 Reasons Why You Need It

Vitamin D- and 4 Reasons Why You Need It

VITAMIN D- AND 4 REASONS WHY YOU NEED IT

Vitamin D- also known as the Sunshine Vitamin is important for health. At this time of year, our days get shorter, and many of us spend more time inside, we are not getting enough of that sunshine vitamin on our skin. 

Without sun, there would be no life on this planet... including us.  Vitamin D is manufactured in your skin when in contact with ultraviolet light (UVB) from the suns rays. Then, your body transfers the vitamin via your bloodstream to the liver and kidneys to be used or stored. It can be stored in the liver, skin, brain, spleen and bones.

So, why do we need it? 

  1. Remember all vitamins and minerals work together. Vitamin D is needed to absorb calcium which helps maintain healthy bones and teeth. This absorption of calcium happens in your intestines, and without enough Vitamin D to do the job, it can lead to problems such as rickets in children and osteoporosis in older adults.  

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Hide the Candy!!!

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Hide the Candy!!!

Hide the candy!!!

The day after Halloween is when the sugar rush is finally over in many households and just getting going in many others! What's the best thing to do with all that candy? .... Get rid of it!

Having sugar filled treats sitting around the house is just asking for trouble. If you can convince yourself to make them go away, you will not be tempted, you will not have them to turn to when you feel snacky, and you will not have them catching your eye when you open the cupboard.

If you are ready to ditch the sugar, or want to see if you can do it, then take this Energy Boosting 5 Day Sugar Free Challenge and kick the habit. Its free to sign up, and can help you with ideas of how to replace your sugary foods, and get over the sugar addiction.

Water- And Why You Probably Need To Drink More

Water- And Why You Probably Need To Drink More

WATER- AND WHY YOU PROBABLY NEED TO DRINK MORE

Water is the most important substance on earth and in the human body. We all know its important to drink water. But why? And how much is enough? 

Let's start with the WHY?

  • Have you ever heard: by the time you feel thirsty, you are already dehydrated?! Its true!
  • Your body is made of about 60 % water! Its important for all functions from digestion to detox to circulation and nerve function. Sweating, urine and tears all mean that as it comes in, it also leaves. 
  • You do get some replacement of liquid in food, but its likely not even half the amount you need. 
  • Dehydration affects how well your body works. Without enough water, you can feel sluggish, headachy or tired. Its also affecting all of your organs and their function. Drinking more water give you energy, a more clear mind, and a happier mood!

 
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