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Paying Attention To Nutrition Can Be Delicious!

By Meredith Henner


So many people struggle trying to reach a great level of health and fitness. But once you have mastered sound nutrition, the struggling ends and you can lose weight and become a healthier version of you. You simply need to understand what foods you should be putting into your body and what foods you shouldn't be.

In order to become a true nutritional master, you must start reading labels closely. The advertising label may claim that the food is a healthier option because it is "fat free" or contains"zero trans fats." And if you don't turn the container over and read the rest of the nutritional facts you may be inclined to buy it. But upon further inspection you will notice that these healthier options are usually the ones that contain the highest amounts of sugar. Be aware and read.

Potassium is fantastic for you so be sure you eat enough of it. Potassium lowers blood pressure and helps protect your heart. Eating foods like tomatoes, sweet potatoes and bananas will ensure you get enough potassium into your diet.

You've heard this tip before - no doubt - but have you followed it? To avoid eating garbage like candy and sugary desserts, don't even have them in your house. You can't eat them if they're not there. And if you happen to have a family and you think it's hard not to have that stuff around, then ask your family to support you by not having it in the house for a couple of weeks. By then you will be over your sugar addiction and seeing cupcakes in your pantry won't unnerve you.

If you are having a hard time cutting out sugary drinks try just cutting them in half. You can unknowingly consume tons of calories when you drink sugary drinks. Knowing the true amount is useful for determining whether or not you drink too much.

To be sure you're eating right and getting all of the vitamins, minerals and nutrients your body needs, make sure to eat a lot of colorful fruits and veggies. This means eat a rainbow every day. Stock up on organic produce and eat mostly this, with some good sources of protein like fish and nuts.

While on your own nutritional journey, bring your kids along for the rise and teach them about proper nutrition. One thing to make sure to avoid is rewarding kids with sugary foods like ice cream and cake. This is setting them up to have bad food habits as adults. Reward them with something different and instill good nutrition early on.

When you eat healthy, it will be a learning process. The tips you have read about are only a minute sampling of the wealth of nutritional guidance within your reach. Do more homework on healthy eating, and increase the health quotient of both your body and your mind.




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