NUTRITIONAL NEEDS FOR A HEALTHY BODY

THE ESSENTIALS

Fruits: Most fruits are naturally low in fat, sodium, calories, and have no cholesterol. Fruits are sources of many essential nutrients that are under consumed, including potassium, dietary fiber, vitamin C, and folate or Vitamin B9. Diets rich in potassium help to maintain healthy blood pressure. Fruit sources of potassium include bananas, prunes and prune juice, dried peaches and apricots, cantaloupe, honeydew melon, and orange juice. Dietary fiber from fruits, as part of an overall healthy diet, helps reduce blood cholesterol levels and may lower risk of heart disease. Fiber is important for proper bowel function. It helps reduce constipation and diverticulitis. Fiber-containing foods such as fruits help provide a feeling of fullness with fewer calories. Whole or cut-up fruits are sources of dietary fiber; fruit juices contain little or no fiber. Vitamin C is important for growth and repair of all body tissues, helps heal cuts and wounds, and keeps teeth and gums healthy.

5 REASONS TO REDUCE EATING FAST FOODS

1. Saving Money: One of the most important benefits of dining at home is that you can save money. Meat, vegetables and other ingredients from supermarkets or grocery stores are very affordable, and the total cost of a homemade meal is much less than the cost of a meal at a restaurant. If you dine at a moderately expensive restaurant, you may end up spending about $20.00 per meal. With this amount of money, you can actually prepare up to three or four ordinary meals at home. Eating at home will bring about substantial savings in the long run.
2. Healthy Lifestyle: Although restaurants are offering more nutritious food options these days, however the fats and oils they are cooked in equal to non-healthy options anyway. Most foods that are served in restaurants contain high amounts of fat and calories, and they can be detrimental to your health if they are consumed on a regular basis. If you eat at home, you can choose your own low-fat and low-calorie ingredients to prepare your meals. Eating at home is one of the best ways to promote a healthy lifestyle.
3. Know What You Are Eating: Another disadvantage of dining out is that you do not know exactly what you are eating. While you can see the meats and vegetables that are used to prepare your meal, you may not know what ingredients go into the sauces and seasoning. Additionally when cooking at home you are able to select the quality of products you want to consume. Restaurants often use lower quality ingredients so as to save money.
4. Reduce Temptations: If you are going on a diet or monitoring your caloric intake, eating at home can help you stay faithful to your diet plan. When you are dining out, you will be exposed to greater temptation to eat tasty but unhealthy foods.
   
5. Increase Energy: Eating nutritious food and living a healthy lifestyle will give you more energy, and it enables you to perform your daily duties with ease. Eating clean and healthy food options provides your body with the essential vitamins and nutrients your body needs and therefore will help your body to functional at a higher overall level. 

GREENS AND VEGETABLES LATELY?  YES PLEASE... 

1. Green vegetables give you stronger bodies! Science is backing the fact that the more greens we eat, the better it is for muscle strength. Leafy greens and green vegetables contain plenty of vitamins and minerals which help the body absorb protein and amino acids. One serving of kale contains more calcium than one serving of milk and more vitamin C than an orange. The lutein and indoles found in green vegetables like broccoli, bok choy, asparagus etc help make bones and teeth stronger. They also enhance muscle recovery and tissue repair.
2. They make you look good! The fiber, vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals in green vegetables provide you with all the nourishment your hair and skin need, giving them a natural glow. With regular consumption of green vegetables, you can reduce the effects of environmental pollutants that accelerate aging. Green vegetables contain vitamin C, a collagen building antioxidant, which fights wrinkles, grey hair and other signs of aging.
3. They give you greater energy! With regular consumption of green vegetables, you not only have lower cholesterol, but also improved vision, better bone and bowel health. The fiber in green veggies eliminates piled up toxins and waste in the colon to prevent constipation. They also prevent age-related memory loss and improve cognitive and brain function.
4. Aid in weight management! Greens increase satiety and keep you full longer. They help control hunger pains and aid in weight management. Green veggies help your body absorb nutrients and essential fatty acids better to improve organ functioning and enhance metabolism. This automatically helps the body burn fat more effectively and maintains weight.

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