| A recent health scare made me begin researching | | | | to build up to five serves overnight if you haven't been |
| eating more healthy meals. After years of eating | | | | eating these for some time. Gradually build up and let |
| meals that were not what I should have been eating I | | | | your body adjust to the inclusion of these in your daily |
| have now found that the healthier diet has shown me | | | | diet. |
| how tasty these meals are. I have begun eating a | | | | Watch out when cooking your vegetables that you |
| wider variety of foods including vegetables, whole | | | | don't smother them with sauces or dressings that may |
| grains and fruits. I am now eating less sugary foods | | | | contain high fat content. Whole Grains provide long |
| and am keeping portions to a more moderate size. | | | | lasting and healthy carbohydrate energy. Avoid refined |
| When shopping with my wife we have begun to read | | | | grains such as pasta, bread and breakfast cereals that |
| the nutrition facts on food labels to ensure that we are | | | | are not whole grains. |
| only buying healthy food. Eating healthy foods is not | | | | Nuts, seeds beans and Tofu are alternative sources |
| difficult at all. We are now eating mainly Fruits and | | | | for healthy proteins. I am now also limiting my intake of |
| Vegetables, Whole Grains, Fat Free or Low Fat | | | | alcohol. Instead I am drinking more water than before. |
| versions of dairy products, Nuts, Lean Red Meats, | | | | Studies have shown that many of us do not drink |
| Skinless Chicken,Eggs, Beans and Fish several times a | | | | enough water. It is necessary so that the body does |
| week. | | | | not dehydrate. Watch out during exercise sessions |
| Fruits and vegetables should be part of every meal | | | | that you are drinking enough water however some |
| and you should eat at least five servings a day. They | | | | recent studies are now showing that some people |
| are full of vitamins and minerals and are low in calories. | | | | who exercise are actually drinking too much water |
| What stops you from eating five serves a day of this | | | | which in itself can cause serious health problems. |
| healthy food. Is it time for shopping, are they too | | | | Please be careful that you are drinking the correct |
| expensive or do you just dislike fruit and vegetables? | | | | amount of water and not overdoing it. You are in |
| Keep an eye out for canned or frozen fruit and | | | | control of your eating habits.Cook healthy foods and |
| vegetables. Eat fruit and vegetables that are in season | | | | exercise regularly to ensure you have a healthy life. |
| - these are cheaper and more flavoursome. Don't try | | | | |