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