Eat
In Technicolour
Naturally colourful food is good. Fruits and vegetables in natural
yellow, reds and greens are likely to be full of healthy flavonoids.
These colour-linked nutrients are potent antioxidants which fight
and protect against damage by free radicals - chemicals which damage
cells and can lead to conditions like cancer. Their protection also
helps the body fight off infections, protects brain cells and ensures
healthy young looking skin.
Get Out Of An Eating Rut
Eat a variety of foods. The best way to get all the important health
boosting nutrients in the diet is to eat as wide a range of foods
as possible. Even if you’re eating healthy foods, vary them.
Don’t have the same breakfast day in and day out, avoid having
the same sandwich week after week. As a rule of thumb, aim to have
a different fruit, vegetable, sandwich and cereal every day.
Eat Breakfast
If you don’t already, this is a habit you MUST get into. Many
people find it difficult to eat breakfast. Either they can’t
face food in the morning or they’re always in a rush and don’t
think they have time. Having the right foods at breakfast can help
to balance blood sugar levels and boost energy throughout the day.
Water - And More Water
The body is almost 70 per cent water, so that should give you some
idea of how important it is for you to keep your water levels up.
Water plays a role in almost every bodily process, including digestion,
transporting nutrients in the blood, maintaining temperature and
carrying waste from the body. Even so, few of us drink enough of
it. If you’re not used to drinking water, start off slowly
and gradually build up. Aim to have 8 glasses a day.
Drink Your Food And Chew Your Drinks
Sounds strange but the message is an important one. Digestion starts
in the mouth where the saliva is mixed with food and starts to break
food down into smaller chemicals that can be absorbed and nourish
the body. When food is swallowed whole it makes it more difficult
for the body to absorb all the important vitamins, minerals, amino
acids and starches. Chew food until it’s liquefied and swish
your drinks around your mouth so that the body can start digestion
as soon as food enters your body.
Moisturise Your Skin - From The Inside
Fat phobia is responsible for many people having very dry skin.
Some people are foolish enough to think they can moisturise their
skin by lathering on lotions while they avoid all fats in food.
But the best way to have smooth silky skin is to eat the essential
oils that protect skin cells from drying out. These oils can be
found in salmon, almonds and sunflower seeds. Eat some oily fish
three times a week and have a handful of mixed nuts every day. These
foods in these quantities don’t promote weight gain but, in
fact, encourage health and vitality.
Take A Break
Choose to have a break from toxins and let your body have a rest
once in a while. Once a month have a ‘clean eating’ day.
Have plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables, brown rice and a little
fish. Drink lots of clean fresh water. Avoid foods that are difficult
to digest such as meat and dairy products. Avoid caffeinated drinks
including coffee, tea and colas.
Walk Your Nutrients Around Your Body
Gentle exercise increases circulation and the body’s delivery
of nutrients to all the cells. Walk at a rate that makes you slightly
breathless but still able to have a conversation. Do this three
times a week for half an hour to help promote nutrient delivery.
Supplementary Benefits
It’s essential to eat a nutrient-rich diet in order ot achieve
the recommended dietary intakes. However, research shows that many
people’s diets are short of key vitamins and minerals. The
best way to ensure that your getting all the vital nutrients for
maximum energy and optimum health is to take a multivitamin and
mineral every day. Look for a good quality vitamin and mineral. |
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