Healthy Diet Tips
By: AlanLeStourgeon
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.
Alan LeStourgeon along with his wife Jean run the web site www.ezHealthyDiet.com where they explore what it means to eat a healthy diet, have a healthy home and live a healthier life.
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