An Alphabetical Guide To Healthy Eating.
As
the warm days begin to dwindle and the cold weather months kick their calamity
of sorts into high gear, it is imperative to remember the ABC’s of staying
healthy, by eating the right foods & avoiding stress in your life. The times have changed, people used to
have to search for the latest diet craze to make themselves miserable in hopes
of losing a few lbs or inches. These days, consumers looking to stay in shape
have to search through what they are force-fed, everywhere they turn to figure
out what is hype and what is reality (and trust us a lot of these new diets are
just pure BS.)
With
everyone labeling themselves as “Fitness Gurus” and “Lifestyle Coaches,” its
plain to see that there are two simple facts that cannot be overlooked in
regards to living a healthy lifestyle;
1.
It (fitness) is a big business, so know who you are listening too before you
start some crazy diet that may cause you sever harm &
2.
Not every diet is geared to work for everyone, so a clear understanding as to
what you should and should not be eating is crucial before getting started.
We’ve
put together a quick list of super foods and foods that do super damage and
hope that this will help to inform you a bit about foods that are great for you
vs a diet that does nothing for you at all.
A. Avocados -
Loaded
with Vitamin E, these delicious fruits are full of healthy fatty oils that
promote smooth muscle growth, are loaded with antioxidants and help to promote
cell signaling.
B. Bananas -
Bananas
are an excellent source of Vitamin B, soluble fiber and contain moderate
amounts of Vitamin C, Manganese and Potassium. Along with a few other foods,
consuming Bananas has shown to reduce the risk of colorectal cancer and in
women breast cancer.
C. Cranberries -
Raw
Cranberries have moderate levels of Vitamin C, Dietary Fiber as well as show
increased abilities in helping to fight urinary tract infections in both men
and women. Cranberry Juice also
has a high molecular weight that inhibits the formation of Plaque pathogens
that cause tooth decay. (click Read More for the entire Alphabet of Healthy Eating)
