You know that maintaining your health is important and you should be trying to “watch what you eat.” But why does it seem so difficult? Why, as a society, are we more obese than ever?
Perhaps, we're all looking for that quick fix, that magic recipe. Well, here it is: The way to optimal health is by following a whole foods diet, drinking lots of water and exercising regularly. That's it! It isn't rocket science, though sometimes it's made out to be.
Shop smart
Start by making changes with how you approach your grocery store. Shop primarily around the perimeter of the store -- this is where you'll find the fresh vegetables and fruits, the sources of lean protein, the free-range eggs and the pure juices.Eat right
Then, shake up your meals. Try making fruit smoothies with ground flax seed, plain yogurt, blueberries, bananas and rice milk for breakfast. Lunch on big salads filled with grilled chicken, veggies, sunflower seeds, and a homemade dressing of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, a little pure maple syrup and crushed garlic. Enjoy dinners of grilled salmon or baked tilapia, steamed veggies, and brown rice with lentils. Sound manageable? It is.
This spring, let's get back to basics. And let's be good to our bodies.
Leslie England, Registered Holistic Nutritionist, has been practicing nutrition for the past seven years. She has also taught Holistic Nutrition at Centennial College and delivered talks to groups of all sizes. Her interest in nutrition began while working as a Behaviour Therapist for young children with autism; it was then that she realized how significantly proper food could affect the body. And, now, as a mom herself (to three-year-old Eve), this interest continues to grow.
