August 2022

Reasons to Avoid Sugar

Unfortunately, in today’s society we have been brought up with a high sugar intake from a young age. This does not necessarily mean we eat lots of sweets; sugar is present in a lot of the processed foods we consume. This includes things we eat every day, like bread, mayonnaise and peanut butter. Here are a few reasons why we should be more careful with what we eat:

Sugar has the potential to cause greater problems

If you are taking in more sugar than what your body is supposed to have, you are at risk for diabetes, which is a lifelong irreversible disease. Many people do not know that high sugar intake causes cholesterol. By not knowing you have high cholesterol and not starting a proper diet you stand a chance of having a heart attack.

Sugar can make you sick more often

By eating a lot of sugar it weakens our immune system, which means if there is a nasty bug going around the office, the chances are higher of you getting sick. Vitamins are always good to take, irrespective of how much sugar we eat.

Sugar causes weight gain

Unfortunately, the chocolate you just ate is going to sit on our hips. We don’t like to think of these things, but the fact is refined sugar is scientifically very bad for us. Weight gain is also extremely bad for your health.

No more energy

By eating too much sugar in your day without a balanced diet can cause you to have decreased energy levels. Many people think that eating a chocolate bar will provide them with energy, but actually the opposite is true. It gives you a quick rush of energy only to have it taken away drastically; you will feel lethargic.

Aging twice as fast

Sugar can literally make you age twice as fast. If you are eating too much sugar it can causes wrinkles faster than when you are limiting it in your diet.

Something extra to note

Sugar does not necessarily have to be cut out completely; it can be eaten in moderation as a treat with friends. If you cut it out completely, people will just crave it more and find others way to have it, like binge eating or eating in secret. This can have far worse consequences, so make sure to balance your food choices and limit your sugar intake. Healthy food with enough vitamins and minerals should out way the amount of junk food consumed. If people are exposed to too much junk food and not enough healthy food they can experience vitamin deficiencies. You will be surprised at how bad this can be, especially young children.

What you should be doing

It is highly important that you include all food groups in your meal. This can seem very hard when you are currently not following any healthy eating plan. It is beneficial for the entire family but most importantly for a growing child to receive the …

Get Healthy the Right Way – Start Today

Many people are hopping on the health bandwagon as of late. It could be because more and more people are realizing that they need to stay in shape if they want to extend their lives. Then again it might be an increasing awareness of obesity in the world, and many people don’t want to end up with a weight problem. This is perfectly understandable, but if you are one of these people, you need to lose your weight the right way, without resorting to ‘quick fixes’ or the so called modern miracles.

There are supplements out there that will aid in losing weight, and there are more than a few that will work, but there are also those that are way off track. In other words they tend to include only a small amount of the main ingredient, the company having spent the majority of their funding on advertising. If at all possible it would be a good idea to stay away from supplements and other chemicals.

Instead you should focus on losing weight and getting in shape by yourself. It might seem like a hard concept, but our bodies are well equipped for the task. Choose a diet that promotes weight loss and even integrate an exercise program into your daily life. Once you change your lifestyle and become fully acclimated to the changes you need to make, you’ll start living a better life. It won’t be long before the past is behind you, you’re in shape, and you’re performing like never before.

A couple of snack that you can incorporate into your daily routine are: almonds, fruits like cantaloupe, nectarines, and plums, all different kids of nuts like pine nuts, cashews and walnuts, cracker with hummus, fresh berries, avocado and even a smoothies.

Another thing to keep in mind is that if you want to lose weight more effectively, you have to eat more often throughout the day. Now, we’re not talking about fast food here, you have to eat healthy food. Also, you may not believe that eating more often does lead to weight loss because it goes against what you have learned about the whole concept of dieting, but it really does work.

Trying to lose weight by just dieting puts a great deal of stress an a person emotionally and physically. Most people that lose weight by excessive dieting usually gain it all right back, and even more. Because of this reason, exercise has to be a part of your program.…

Healthy Eating For Kids

Healthy eating for kids can be tricky… what do your kids like to eat on a regular basis? Most parents say that their kids prefer to eat the junk food: macaroni and cheese, candy, chips, cookies, and any other treats that they can find. Even though your kids want to eat these things, it is important to remember that you should teach your kids about healthy eating habits.

Start out by talking with your kids about the benefits of eating healthy foods. Help them to understand why it is good to eat whole foods and what those foods do to help their bodies. Explain how healthy foods provide our bodies with the nutrition that we need to grow, repair, and be strong.

Include your kids in the food planning processes. Let them help to plan the menus, and then take them grocery shopping. The grocery store is a great place for children to learn about all of the food options that are available. Walk them through the produce section and explain why fruits and vegetables are better than candy and sweets.

Another great way to help your kids eat more healthy foods is by having them help with meal preparation. Even little kids can help by standing on a chair and do small tasks. Show them how to prepare healthy meals, and they will feel pride in their work as they are helping to prepare the family dinner.

Focus your families eating habits around healthy foods, but it’s OK to allow them to have a treat every now and then. Talk to your kids about how it is OK to eat treats occasionally, but most of the time they should be focusing on eating healthy foods that will provide them nutrition.

Your kids may be resistant to healthy eating, so keep in mind that it takes time! Be patient and continue to work with them, and over time you will find that healthy eating for kids is easier than you originally thought!…