eTopical Precious Finds
Your body will only perform as good as the fuel you place in
it. What you eat matters. Not only for basic healthy living, but also when it
comes to rest and recovery. You can’t eat donuts and ice cream all day and
expect to wake up fully recharged every day.
There are certain things you can do (and make sure you eat or don’t eat) that will help you sleep better, have more energy and just all around feel better, that all directly contribute to feeling better and being full of energy. Here are some suggestions to consider that was provided to us by Southgate Dental.
Water
The average person doesn’t drink nearly enough water every
day. It is recommended that we all drink eight 8 ounce glasses of water a day.
This is a half-gallon of water. It’s often referred to as the 8×8 rule.
“It’s important to make it a habit to drink more water,
rather than reaching for a soda or sugary drink,” says April Gillmore of ClickFirst Marketing. “One of the
easiest ways is to keep a water jug by your desk, and go to work on it
throughout the day. Once you start to make water your go-to drink, you will see
your energy levels pick up and your overall well-being improves.”
You will also notice things like clearer skin, improved
digestion, etc.
Sugar-Free Cheats
We all tend to have a sweet tooth, so it’s important to have
substitutes available when you have a craving for sugar.
“Things like sugar free Jell-O and fruit with sugar free
shipped topping can satisfy cravings without having to ingest all of the
unhealthy sugar,” advises Marc L Montgomery, DDS at Montgomery Dental Care,
providers of dental
care to improve your smile. “Not only is it bad for your teeth, but sugar
will cause you to crash and it can really impact your rest and sleep in a
negative manner.”
Not everything that says “sugar free” is healthy, though, so
you will want to learn how to read nutrition labels to identify a good healthy
treat from one that might not have sugar, but it’s packed with other junk.
Healthy Carbs
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You have to include the right carbs in your diet. A lot of people get scared of them and eliminate them entirely, but that is not healthy at all. You need them to naturally increase testosterone, provide energy to burn away fat, etc. The right kind of carbs are key.
Another way to get healthy carbs would be to invest in a Mockmill grain mill.These grain mills are easy to use, top of the line, and enable you to know you’re flour is coming from a organic, high quality grain source.
Clean Protein
A diet full of protein is important, and this new protein
craze has caused a lot of products to come to market that claim to be protein,
and people assume it’s healthy. They are not all created equally.
“There are so many new protein bars, cookies, shakes, etc.
that all claim to be protein, but in reality they are no better than candy
bars, cookies and milk shakes,” says Tad Thomas of the law firm website Thomas Law
Offices. “If a product is high in protein, but equally high in fat, saturated
fats, bad carbs and sugars, then it will do more damage than good.”
Pure proteins, like chicken breast, fish and lean meat are
better options. Combine these with veggies and healthy carbs, like brown rice,
and watch your body adjust for better rest and recovery.
Greens
Do you eat enough green veggies? Probably not. It can be
hard to get enough in unless you are actively making a conscious effort to
include more greens in your diet. They promote health, fight off energy-sucking
diseases, and need to be part of your diet.
“The easiest way to increase your greens intake is to have a
large green leafy salad for lunch daily,” suggests Oliver James of PWD, a Perth Web Design company you can check out here.
“You can also throw some chicken in, which is a healthy meal, and it’s a
lighter option than many opt for. You will not feel sluggish the rest of the
day either.”
If you really have a hard time eating enough solid greens
you can look for a green shake option, but make sure it’s all natural, organic
and doesn’t contain artificial sweeteners or flavors.
Fruits w/ Natural Sugar
Fruits have sugar, but that doesn’t mean you should avoid
them. Natural sugars are ok in small amounts. Fruits have several nutrients
your body needs to be healthy.
“There are plenty of good fruit options that in moderate
amounts are perfectly fine,” says Darryl Howard of the blogging tips website Blogger
Tips. “Watermelon is great, as are apples, bananas and pineapple. It really
comes down to personal preference. You will often hear people talk about the
sugar in fruit, but in small amounts it is fine. It’s much different than the
sugar found in cookies and candy.”
Aim for at least one full serving of fruit daily. It’s a
great mid-day snack. Grab some grapes rather than a candy bar and watch your
energy and rest both improve.
Berries
Berries are great sources of anti-oxidants that are known to
promote health and even fight off certain diseases. Dark berries, especially.
“Blueberries and blackberries are a great source of
anti-oxidants, and the healthier you can keep your body, the better rested you
will be,” says Pat Skinner of AnswerFirst Communications, a call center
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here to learn more about. “You can buy bags of frozen berries and reach for
them when you need a snack or throw some on your breakfast. There are plenty of
ways to make sure you eat enough of them.”
Frozen berries can also be used as a go-to when you are
craving a treat. Frozen blueberries as a topping on Greek yogurt is a healthy
alternative to ice cream, for example.
