| We want to eat healthy but there is so much | | | | ensure that your body gets the proper vitamins |
| conflicting nutritional advice out there that many | | | | and nutrients to keep you healthy. Buying organic |
| of us are wondering what does a healthy diet | | | | fruits and vegetables are recommended to avoid |
| consist of? | | | | toxins from pesticides and other chemicals. Five |
| There are so many different opinions on healthy | | | | servings of fruits and vegetables are |
| eating that it is hard to know which to believe. | | | | recommended. |
| Basically, a healthy diet consists of an eating plan | | | | Eating enough fiber each day is essential to |
| that gives your body the proper nutrition that it | | | | cleaning out our digestive system. Fiber should |
| needs for optimum health. | | | | come from fruits, vegetables, beans and whole |
| Your body requires protein, carbohydrates and fat | | | | grains such as oatmeal, barley and brown rice. |
| to function, but you must feed it the correct | | | | Processed grains such as those found in breads |
| ones. Stay away from processed foods and | | | | and crackers do not provide enough fiber and |
| replace them with natural, whole foods. This is | | | | nutrition and should be used in small quantities. |
| what a healthy diet consists of. Making the right | | | | It is very important to drink lots of filtered water |
| choices in your every day eating will lead to a | | | | to keep hydrated and to help your body flush out |
| healthier lifestyle with more energy and optimum | | | | harmful toxins. At least eight glasses a day is |
| health. | | | | recommended. |
| Lean meats, fish, nuts and beans provide essential | | | | There is a vital connection between eating a |
| protein which maintains our organs and cells for | | | | healthy diet and staying healthy and disease free. |
| maximum energy levels. Cold water fish such as | | | | Now that you are aware of what a healthy diet |
| salmon, sardines and mackerel provide essential | | | | consists of, you should make a decision to change |
| fatty acids to reduce cardiovascular disease and | | | | your lifestyle to include whole, natural foods and |
| nourish cells and tissues. | | | | avoid harmful processed foods. It will make a |
| Eating a wide variety of fruits and vegetables will | | | | huge difference in your quality of life. |