Eight Tips To A Healthy Diet

So, let’s get functional First, stay away from prepared and processed foods. These are loaded with most of the additives we discussed earlier. Second, reduce your fat, sugar, and carbohydrate intake. There are far too many health dangers associated with an overabundance of these in your diet. Third, eat as many raw fruits and vegetables as you can. They have an endless supply of the nutrients our bodies need. Fourth, eating meat is never a good idea, but if you must eat meat, try to make your selection organic. Also, it’s wise to reduce meat intake to no more than a few times per week. As we age, our need for protein decreases, and there are so many other choices when it comes to adding protein to your diet. Fifth, eat in a fashion that is consistent with the facts. Never justify your poor diet with defenses to make a bad habit look like it is doing no damage. Remember the facts are the facts, and defenses don’t change the eventual outcome of problematic behaviors. Sixth, be mindful of your portion size. Eat slowly to allow your brain to understand when you have had enough food. It’s also better to eat several smaller helpings several times per day than it is to gorge yourself. Seventh, most important, become a student of nutrition. Stop listening to what friends and other nutritionally uneducated people like to tell you. There’s a wealth of information at the library, and on the Internet. If you are so inclined, speak with a nutritionist. Eighth, take a multi-vitamin. It’s not a substitute for good nutrition, but it can fill in some of the gaps.

I've recently tried coming as close to a vegan as possible. I find that my body has reduced swelling and I feel better overall. Now I need to just up my work outs.