| In today's world of highly advertised fad diets, it is very | | | | Have you ever heard someone say carrots were |
| difficult for us to know which foods are actually | | | | unhealthy? I guess they would be if you ate tons of |
| healthy and which foods are not. This program says | | | | them every day, just like anything else that is abused. |
| not to eat an apple, while this other program tells us it | | | | The reality is that carrots are good source of Vitamin |
| keeps the doctor away. Once and for all, we need to | | | | A and promotes better eyesight. It only takes a half |
| know which foods are nutritious so we can all jump | | | | cup worth to work like magic to accelerate healthy |
| off the weight loss roller coaster. | | | | weight loss. |
| Before I get into the details, it is important to stress that | | | | Healthy Foods Tip #6. Bananas |
| weight loss without proper nutrition is not the road you | | | | This fruit is so nutrition that even monkeys know it is |
| want to take. No magic pill will ever give you the | | | | good for them. It can help cure ulcers, diarrhea and |
| benefits of eating properly. Stop looking for short cuts | | | | stomach cramps because it is high in potassium. If you |
| and get serious about your health. It is the only way to | | | | sweat a lot and need energy, grab a banana. Many |
| live a lifestyle that is free of the threats of disease, | | | | athletes consume bananas for energy and alertness. |
| poor health and obesity. | | | | Have you ever seen an overweight monkey or |
| Healthy Foods Tip #1: Green Vegetables | | | | athlete? |
| Vegetables such as spinach and cabbage are very | | | | Healthy Foods Tip #7: Soy |
| significant in maintaining a healthy body. They are rich in | | | | The soybean is as close to a magic weight loss pill as |
| vitamins and minerals. How do they help accelerate | | | | you will ever find. No, you can not pop them into your |
| weight loss? They are water-rich, which means you | | | | mouth and watch the pounds melt away, but when |
| are actually filling yourself up with liquids instead of | | | | you add soy into your daily diet, you will be amazed to |
| fatty calories. | | | | see how quickly your health and weight loss improve |
| Healthy Foods Tip #2: Fatty Fish | | | | at the same time. Soy-based protein smoothies helped |
| Did you read that right? Yes, it says fatty! Oily fish | | | | me to lose 70 pounds in 4 months 15 years ago. And |
| such as salmon, mackerel and sardines have omega-3 | | | | yes, I still have the weight off! |
| fats. Despite all the hoopla surrounding the fat-free | | | | Healthy Foods Tip #8 Apples |
| weight loss craze, your body does in fact need good | | | | An apple a day keeps the doctor away. It has vitamin |
| fat for optimal weight loss performance. Omega-3 fats | | | | C and pectin that flushes out toxins in our body. Toxins |
| also takes care of our heart. It prevents stroke and | | | | are probably the number one reason why people can |
| lowers bad cholesterol in our body. | | | | not lose weight quickly when they eat healthy foods. |
| Healthy Foods Tip #3: Green Tea | | | | Apples only work to your advantage when they are |
| Anti-oxidants rid our bodies of free radials that can | | | | eaten raw, so dipping them into caramel sauce or |
| cause damage to our cells and slow the process of | | | | cooking them into a pie will not keep the doctor away. |
| healthy weight loss. Green tea offers such a powerful | | | | Healthy Foods Tip #9. Water |
| supply of anti-oxidants and vitamins that it has been | | | | It may not be food but it is the most important part of |
| known to accelerate metabolism by drinking only one | | | | your daily diet. Your body can not function properly if it |
| cup per day. Tomatoes, red grapes and blueberries | | | | is dehydrated, and most people do not drink as much |
| are also beneficial for the same reasons, but on a | | | | as they should. Water also makes you feel full without |
| smaller scale. | | | | any calories. Many times people reach for a snack |
| Healthy Foods Tip #4: Citrus fruits | | | | when all they really need is a glass of water. |
| Oranges, lemons, limes and other citrus fruits are all | | | | Along with a daily diet of the foods listed above, you |
| high in Vitamin C. That helps to prevents colds, asthma | | | | need discipline and a willingness to reach your healthy |
| and arthritis. What happens when your body is | | | | weight loss goals. Most people get discouraged with |
| functioning without illness? It performs better! When | | | | losing weight when they fail to grasp the concept of |
| your body gets the right nutrition, it can perform its own | | | | living a healthy lifestyle. Once you develop this mindset, |
| miracles...like giving you more energy and burning off | | | | eating healthy will be part of your daily routine...and |
| extra weight. | | | | battling weight gain will be a thing of the past. |
| Healthy Foods Tip #5: Carrots | | | | |