At present we have access to everything. In fact, we can eat almost anything at any time, but does not that mean we are eating better? Let's take a look at some facts. in the United States of America:
Approximately 38 adults are obese
2 - 9.3 of the population of diabetes
About 29 adults with high blood pressure
4. Cause 1 of death among men and women is heart disease
In every 20 deaths caused by a stroke
Reflecting this data is not only the way people eat, of course, but also other factors such as lifestyle. However, food plays a very important role. In addition to being part of our daily lives, we need to eat in order to survive.
If we want to eat healthy choices, going to the supermarket, can be a difficult experience. Why? Because everything that is not good for us seems to be more attractive either by the way you look or how the group looks (this is marketing at its best). As the saying goes, "Do not judge the book from its cover." So what can you do?
1. Select Local
If you are looking for fresh fruits and vegetables, then buy local products. Through it you will also help farmers in your area as well as the environment! Besides this, instead of going to the freezing section to find meat or fish, try to go more often to the fish market or to the butcher's shop.
2. Organic selection
Do you really want to pay for the food that was grown using fertilizers, chemical pesticides or genetically modified food? Or prefer to pay for quality? This is what happens when you choose organic: What is an investment in your health and well-being. Organic products may not be very attractive because of their size and shape, but after tasting it will not want anything else!
3. Choose Season
Nature is very wise. This gives us what our body needs according to this season. For example, have you noticed that there is always more fruit available during the summer period? Fruit hydrates us and also has an effect on cooling the body, making it perfect for this time of year!
4. Select the university
Whole grains are slow-absorbing carbohydrates and more fully nutritious (6). Most people, however, eat refined carbohydrates. But did you know that the white flour acidic properties in the body, taking the metal (7)? Moreover, food with high blood sugar (such as refined flour products and also sugar), can act as opium does in our brains, which is why some people can be addictive, according to research conducted by Dr. Kathleen DesMaisons, Specialist In nutrition and addiction (8).
5. Choose without sugar
When I use the term "sugar" I mean sucrose, which quickly enters the bloodstream, and sugar levels in the blood. In the long term, refined sugar increases fatigue and steals body minerals and complex B vitamins (7). But, of course, everyone likes to eat something sweet! Fruit can be one of the best choices, but if you are looking for a sugar substitute you have, for example, honey, sugar and coconut.
6. Choose unprocessed
I know canned food provides comfort, but next time buy it please read the sticker. Do you understand the ingredients or are they too hard to explain? Ex-experience: If you can not disclose it, then put the package back on the supermarket rack. In addition to this, keep in mind that the less plug-in product they have, the better.
7. Choose diversity
Eating a little of everything is probably the best option if you want to have a balanced diet. However, it is important to take into consideration some factors such as the season we are in, and you have written above, and we have personal characteristics such as age, sex, lifestyle etc. Our organism reacts with some foods, so listen to your body!
Next time you go to the supermarket think about the options available. You have the ability to make a better decision for you, so choose wisely.
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