For some reason, eating healthy is always easier than it seems. For many, we usually make it a goal to eat healthier, but never follow through, making excuses as to why we can't stick to it. It's time to stop making excuses and start taking action with these simple ways to eating healthier!
Greeks know best!
A plate of grilled fish and fresh vegetables and a glass of wine is a delicious meal that is actually good for you! According to health professionals, consuming a Mediterranean menu can help lower your risk for heart disease and keep you slim.
If it has to be made in a lab, don't eat it.
You know that fruits and veggies come from trees or the ground and eggs come from hens, but do you know where that Pop-tart came from? Unprocessed, whole foods will give you the most benefits, while processed foods usually nix much needed nutrients such as antioxidants and fiber, and even when chemists add them back, nothing stacks up to Mother Nature.
Check the back of the box first.
Always read the ingredients from the back of the box instead of looking at what the front says. The more ingredients, the more likely it has visited a few processing plants where something artificial was mixed in and the front of the box won't tell you that.
The crunchier, the better.
Snacks that offer a big, satisfying crunch when you bite into them—we mean apples, celery, snap peas and nuts, not chips—keep your mouth busy longer than food you slurp. "
You can always have more tomorrow.
You will not die of a food shortage and you're body won't shut off if you don't finish everything on the plate. Anything you eat after you're full doesn't even taste as good. Never eat more than you can handle just because you think it won't be there tomorrow.
A frozen berry beats a fresh doughnut.
Purchasing organic local produce is better for both the environment and your health, but when the nearest farm is hours away, don't default to a package of Oreos.
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