Be Aware of What You Eat

Hey everybody! I hope y'all have been up and moving this week. If you haven't then get up and move today! Do something today for your health, even if it's small. A little something is always better than nothing at all. :)

I wanted to write a little about good eating. Eating healthy is so important to your overall health, well being, and how you feel. With so many chemicals, preservatives, processed foods, etc. on our grocery store shelves, it may feel like it's getting harder and harder to make healthy choces. But just remember these few tips. On a daily basis, you should be eating a proper balance of protien, good carbs, and healthy fat. Buy plenty of fresh vegetables and fruits. Eating veggies raw is obviously the best way to consume them to ensure you're getting the most bang for your buck as far as their nutritional value, but if you don't like raw, chop 'em up and saute' them in a little olive oil and fresh garlic. YUMM!! Buy lean cuts of meat, whether it be chicken (skinless), pork, beef, or turkey. Nuts are a good source of healthy fats as well as salmon and talapia. Natural/Organic peanut butter is also a good source of fat. Just try not to overdue it. PB is a tough one for me because it's so good. I have to watch my intake so I don't get too much of it. Good carbs would include fresh potatoes, sweet potatoes, brown rice, whole grain/whole wheat products, etc. And remember correct portion control is important! Protein portion should be the size of your open palm. Carb size should be the size of your fist.

Next time you go to the store, try picking up some of the foods that I've mentioned. Try to stay away from so many boxed/packaged sugary foods. Try to buy as many natural sources as you can. If you feel that you can't switch over to completely eating clean all at once, just start by trying to replace some of your meals with healthy ones. Do this for a few meals next week, then a few more the week after, and so on. Before you know it, you'll be eating clean, feeling better and will have a happier, healthier body!