Rules for Healthy Eating

If you are confused about what to eat, you are not alone! Every day we are bombarded with ads about the latest fad diet and conflicting information about what is healthy and what is not. In today’s fast-paced society, it’s easy to get sucked in to the fast-food lifestyle because we simply do not have the time or energy to prepare our meals.

On the flip side, by living this lifestyle we are robbing our bodies of precious nutrients, which will give us the vibrant health and energy we desire. Eating well is not difficult and the benefits of taking the time to properly fuel your body is worth the investment. By following these simple rules, you can experience a wide range of benefits including more energy, better sleep, and less stress.

Rules of Healthy Eating:

Keep a food journal. Write down everything that crosses your lips and how it makes you feel. Everyone has unique biochemical needs, so when possible work with a nutritionist who can help you determine your nutritional needs.

Clear out your cabinets, refrigerator and freezer. Get rid of foods that contain hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated vegetable oil or shortening. Hydrogenated fats have been associated with atherosclerosis, some types of cancer and all inflammatory disease. Hydrogenated oils are often found in crackers, cookies and packaged foods.

Eliminate foods that are high in sugar. The average American consumes 135 pounds of sugar. Sugar is considered an empty calorie because it depletes us of nutrients like chromium and B-complex vitamins, which are necessary for its metabolism, but missing from sugar itself.

Eliminate processed foods that contain white flour, food additives, artificial colors and flavors, and preservatives. The average American consumes 14 pounds of food additives each year. White flour has only about 30 percent of the nutrients of whole wheat flour and individuals with autoimmune disease should avoid gluten products altogether.

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