Healthy Diet Plans and Tips for a Long and Healthy Living 24.04.2015

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Many people wrongly believe that the cause of their poor health is due to their bad genetics or sometimes, just a mere bad luck. The truth is, you already have nearly complete control over your wellbeing or health and that is by eating healthy foods or diet plans. Whether you believe this or not, the foods you are eating or ingested by your body are mainly the prime responsible for your overall fitness state and health.

Good healthy habits or healthy meals can overcome what you think “back luck” and “bad genetics” anytime. Here are some healthy tips to start you on the right track on eating healthy foods for a long and healthy living.

Keep this in mind: failure to prepare means preparing to fail. Going to the grocery stores without preparing a healthy shopping list will just end you up in buying unhealthy meals and junk foods. Another thing to consider is to increase your raw food consumption. Usually, raw foods are containing enzymes which aid our body’s digestion. Make sure that 75% of your consumed food would make up raw foods.

First and foremost, you must create a healthy shopping list in order for you to have a guide during your shopping sessions. If you are wondering how to organize a grocery list or prepare a grocery list for healthy eating, write down the following grocery shopping tips below and start making yourself healthier to live longer.

Healthy foods that should be included in your grocery list

Carbohydrates (simple)

  • Blueberries
  • Strawberries
  • Raspberries
  • Apples
  • Bananas
  • Pears

Carbohydrates

  • Sweet Potatoes
  • Brown Pasta
  • Lentils
  • Brown Rice
  • Brown Noodles
  • Porridge Oats
  • Broccoli
  • Asparagus
  • Spinach
  • Cauliflower
  • Pepper
  • and all kinds of vegetables!

Protein Sources

  • Skinless Chicken
  • Prawns
  • Lean Minced Beef or Pork
  • Turkey
  • Shrimps
  • Protein Powder
  • Eggs
  • Milk
  • Salmon
  • Fresh and Tinned Tuna
  • Lean Red Meats such as Sirloin and Fillet
  • Cottage Cheese
  • Ham

Sauces and Flavorings

  • Fajita Seasoning
  • Ketchup
  • Reduced amount of salt and soy sauce
  • Light Mayonnaise
  • Natural herbs and spices
  • Stock cubes

Now, with that guide in your hand, you can start planning on what healthy diet will suit your best.

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Healthy tips for a healthy diet plan

  • Focus primarily on vegetables and fruits in your diet. Obviously, the first thing that will come to everyone’s mind when talking about healthy diet is eating vegetables and fruit.
  • Make sure to find fresh varieties of it. As a matter of fact, the organic vegetables and fruits are healthier so it would be best if you gained access from it. Remember that the more colorful your veggie or fruit mix are, the better nutrients or healthier you can get from it more particularly, the green ones.
  • The next thing to consider eating is the whole grains and carbohydrates that are included in your shopping list. The healthy food sources of carbohydrates will definitely give you energy without causing your blood sugar levels to spike.
  • Cut down intake of sugary treats and desserts such as cakes and ice creams. If you’re used having desserts every after your meal, then just slowly switch to eating fruits. This will help you grow healthier avoid sweet cravings as well.
  • As you can see on the list mentioned above, those are more likely low-fat dairy products. Cut down eating on fats. Instead, opt for lean meats of beefs/pork for your protein source.

If you want to make changes on your diet, it’s very important to have commitment on it with time and effort. Preparing healthy foods may take your time but keeping in mind that those are very essential for health and body will eventually make you enjoy it. But of course, there are such recipes that are easy to prepare and all you have to do is to research, read and learn. All the time and effort you have invested will surely pay you a healthier life in the near future.

The bottom line is, your own health is in your hands. It is not by your bad genetics or bad luck, but it’s your choice. If you find these healthy tips overwhelming, don’t rush your change overnight, just take your time. Try eating a healthy meal once a week, and slowly increase from time to time. The more you ingest the mentioned healthy foods, the healthier you’ll grow and the more you’ll get motivated to live this way. Carefully follow this healthy diet plan and happiness is guaranteed for you.

 

 

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