| Good nutrition is vital to a strong and | | | | Here's a breakdown of each food's health |
| healthy mind and body. It's true what they | | | | benefits: |
| say - you are what you eat. | | | | |
| | | | Spinach - this green leaf is packed with |
| This statement points out very effectively | | | | phytonutrients, vitamins and fiber - and it's |
| that if you feed your body with low | | | | low in calories. |
| nutritional and sugary garbage, your body has | | | | |
| nothing to work with and you'll end up | | | | Wild Alaskan Pink Salmon - yes, canned! It |
| eventually feeling like garbage. | | | | tastes better than you think. The reason this |
| | | | is recommended is because the food is a |
| On the other hand, if you nourish your body | | | | powerhouse of good fats, protein and |
| with food that is packed with nutrients such | | | | omega-3's and is low in calories and |
| as vitamins, fiber, healthy fats, whole | | | | carbohydrates. The salmon you would normally |
| grains and omega-3's, you'll notice a huge | | | | buy is potentially high in mercury, which is |
| difference in how you look and | | | | bad. This Wild Alaskan form is free of |
| feel...especially if you make this type of | | | | mercury...and it's inexpensive. |
| food a dietary habit. | | | | |
| | | | In case you're wondering, Omega-3's are vital |
| Right now we're at a crossroad - we know we | | | | for healthy weight loss, brain health and a |
| should be eating better, but there are so | | | | healthy cardiovascular system. |
| many restaurants available offering "bad" | | | | |
| food and it's making the obesity rate | | | | Olive Oil - full of good fat which your body |
| skyrocket. Even restaurants that offer fish | | | | does need. When you buy olive oil, make sure |
| platters and other health-conscious meals end | | | | it's 100% authentic. Some brands are now |
| up not so good because of the amount of | | | | mixing olive oil with refined oils...the end |
| calories you ingest between the bread, large | | | | result is olive oil, but not really. |
| portions and dessert. | | | | |
| | | | Balsamic Vinegar - vinegar reportedly |
| You have two options: | | | | controls your blood sugar level when eating |
| | | | which is important for overall health. |
| 1. Stay away from fast rood restaurants - and | | | | Furthermore, it gives the meal more taste. |
| when you eat out at restaurants, be strict | | | | |
| about what you eat. Stay away from the bread | | | | Brown Rice - whole grains are full of |
| and don't finish everything on your | | | | vitamins and fiber. Check out Uncle Ben's |
| plate...bring the rest home for a meal you | | | | instant brown rice...it's pretty good and |
| can eat the next day. | | | | quick to make. |
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| 2. Make a meal at home yourself using | | | | Making the meal is easy. You simply lay the |
| ingredients you buy at the grocery store, not | | | | spinach out on a platter- you can more or |
| frozen entrees. | | | | less use however much you want- and drizzle |
| | | | 1-2 teaspoons of olive oil and balsamic |
| The focus of this article is on number two | | | | vinegar over the spinach. |
| because by making your own meal, you can | | | | |
| control exactly what goes into it. The end | | | | Let this sit for 10 minutes or so- this gives |
| result is a meal that you know is nutritious | | | | the spinach a chance to soak up the oil and |
| and NOT packed with health-deteriorating | | | | vinegar. While this is sitting, cook the |
| ingredients. | | | | brown rice and open up the can of salmon. |
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| Here's an example of the perfect meal you can | | | | When ready, simply spread the salmon over the |
| make at home. It has everything you need for | | | | spinach and put the brown rice either on the |
| better health. | | | | side or in a separate bowl. |
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| What you'll need is: | | | | And now the best part of all - ENJOY! |
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| 1 9-10 ounce bag of baby spinach | | | | This meal will take you 15 minutes max to |
| | | | make and each bite will nourish your body |
| 1 can of wild Alaskan pink salmon | | | | from the inside out. And once you get used to |
| | | | eating healthy, you'll find yourself |
| 1-2 teaspoons of olive oil | | | | experimenting with all types of different |
| | | | meals. |
| 1-2 teaspoons of balsamic vinegar | | | | |
| | | | This article shared with you one example of a |
| 1/2-3/4 cup of brown rice | | | | perfect meal, but there are many many more! |
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