Buck the Hype: Learn to Eat Right
There's a lot of food hype to confuse consumers into believing that some foods are healthy, when in fact they are not. Breaking through the hype is easier than you think. Fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, good fats and lean proteins such as beans, nuts, fish and chicken should be dietary staples. If it comes in a package or is processed, it probably isn't healthy. Losing weight and feeling your best is easier than you think!
When considering what is healthy to eat, you have probably heard of eating organic, or eating a vegan diet. No doubt you've heard about tons of fad diets. But, have you heard about eating local? Eating locally benefits the farmers in your area. It also benefits the environment because it reduces the amount of transportation required to bring you your food. In addition, eating locally has health benefits. For more information on eating locally check out the article below:How to Eat Local
Let's face it, sometimes it is hard to know what is healthy. The grocery store is full of marketing hype to mislead you into thinking a food is healthy, when in fact, it isn't. So, how can a person become an educated consumer and make better choices? It's in this article...
How to Detox Your Diet
Organic IS healthier. The environmental work group has shown that pesticides from conventionally grown produce are stored in your body fat. Don't give up eating raw fruits and vegetables, your body NEEDS them! Do consider buying organic produce instead. Organic fruits and veggies are grown without pesticides. For those of you on a budget, learn how to buy the produce that matters below. Some fruits and vegetables are treated with more pesticides. For example, apples, are loaded with them. "How to Choose Organic Produce," will teach you what to buy organic and what to buy cheap!
How to Choose Organic Produce
Organic can be expensive. It's important to know what you are getting. Never assume that something with "natural" in the brand name, or on the package, is in anyway better than other products. Be an educated consumer and learn to know what is truly a superior product and what is just hype!
How to Read Organic Labels
Salmon is wonderfully healthy and loaded with Omega-3 fatty acids, which most Americans lack in their diets. Because of the high levels of mercury in salmon, I choose wild salmon from WildRed.com. Here is a recipe for getting more salmon into your diet.
How to Broil Salmon
Body Mass Index, or BMI, is a tool that is used to determine if you are over, or under, weight. There are online BMI calculators, but there is also a very simple formula that you can use to calculate your BMI without a computer. Keep in mind that BMI calculations are not good references for athletes or someone with a large amount of muscle mass.
How to Calculate Your BMI
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How to Dry Apples
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