As part of your steps to healthier living, try this approach. Bring good for you foods into your diet rather than trying to stay away from the not so good stuff. I like to call this method of dietary change, crowding out. By bringing healthy foods into your daily diet there is little room left for the less than ideal food choices!
Try bringing the following foods into your diet:
avocados-excellent source of healthy fat and fiber;
apples-loaded with powerful antioxidants which protect cells from damage;
blueberries-studies have shown that blueberries slow the impairments linked with aging;
cabbage family vegetables-stimulates the immune system and decreases risks associated with cancer;
fish oil-cuts the risk of Alzheimer’s and helps alleviate depression;
garlic-lowers bad cholesterol (LDL);
maitake, shitake and reishi variety mushrooms-these mushrooms have powerful effects on the immune system;
almonds-loaded with fiber and healthy fats both which aid in lowering cholesterol;
flaxseeds-aid in reducing inflammation;
pomegranates-contain three times the antioxidants of red wine and green tea.
Stay focused on adding healthy in!!!!
Next month, let’s discuss what does
a balanced diet really mean?
