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Four Healthy Eating Habits For Everyone

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Let’s be honest. We could all use an improvement in our eating habits from time to time. Sometimes it’s simply far too easy to fill our stomachs with quick, easy, and cheap food that does nothing for our body nutritionally. Just because something is cheap, doesn’t mean it has to be bad for your health. If you’re not really sure how to even begin to modify your body’s nutritional intake for the better, then you’re in the right spot. Here is a quick summary of a few healthy eating habits that are beneficial for everyone.

Eat more organic fruits and veggies

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You should aim to consume about three servings of veggies, and two servings of fruit every single day. Fruits and vegetables provide your body with a plethora of useful nutrients and vitamins. Organic vegetables are even better! They taste better. They are more pure, as they haven’t been subjected to any pesticides or gmo’s. You would probably be buying these fruits and vegetables from a locally grown farm, so you’re actually helping your community neighbors just as much as you’re helping yourself and/or your family. [Read more…]

Originally posted on October 20, 2015 @ 3:26 pm

Three Ways To Help Your Gut, No Matter What Season It Is

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Many people only think of gut, or stomach, care during the winter when the threat of the flu is knocking at the door. However, there are reasons to care for your gut all year long. Stress can cause stomach issues, from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) to ulcers, and with all the changes to the food people eat, you could develop a food allergy or even Celiac Disease.

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If you want an all around healthier and happier gut, you can get it with a few easy lifestyle changes. It’s basically as easy as eating healthy, staying moving, and making sure you’re in good health all around. [Read more…]

Originally posted on October 27, 2015 @ 3:58 pm

Why You Should Eat Your Meat, And Vegetables

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Mom has always told you to eat your vegetables, but you may be forgetting the importance of other foods in your diet. There are reasons why it is recommended that people eat a well-rounded diet. Making sure that you get a little bit of everything, from whole grains to low-fat dairy, ensures that you are getting all of the vitamins and nutrients that your body needs to run properly and stay healthy.

Variety diets are the best, and most healthy, and this is the reason for the USDA MyPlate guidelines, which teach people the basics of healthy eating and portion control. What you should eat for a healthy mind and body isn’t just about the foods you choose, but also about how much of them you eat.

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Getting Your Vegetables

You may find it interesting that varying colors of vegetables sometimes indicate the great things that they can do for you and the specific nutrients that are in them. Red means heart healthy, purple help your brain, and yellow is good for your eyes. [Read more…]

Originally posted on August 6, 2015 @ 10:12 am

The Best Sources of Pure Omega-3

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The significance of omega 3 fatty acids has never been highlighted as it is now. With the rise in the number of people suffering from heart diseases, these important fats are taking centerstage.

Fish is a well known source of omega 3. It’s healthy and does not cost much.

It was in 2004 when the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that conventional foods containing eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) omega-3 fatty acids can reduce the risk of coronary heart disease (CHD). Major sources are salmon, lake trout and herring. [Read more…]

Originally posted on December 4, 2014 @ 8:42 pm