Although nutrition is 80% of the puzzle of wellness; most people don't know how to do it correctly!! Here is a little slide show to give you some ideas!! :o)

1. 5 Habits of Healthy
Eating
by LV Mayfield
Thursday, July 31, 2014

2. 1. Eat Every 2 to 4
Hours
Because you can’t control your age, gender,
or genetics, we have to use other techniques
to boost our metabolism. Research has
found that eating often can help you lose or
maintain a healthy weight. If you eat large
meals with lots of hours between, your
metabolism slows down which can and will
lead to unwanted weight gain. By having a
small meal or snack every 3 to 4 hours, your
metabolism keeps moving so you burn more!
Thursday, July 31, 2014

3. 2. Eat complete protein
with each meal.
Did you know that there is “POWER” in
protein? Well, there is!! Your body burns
way more calories digesting protein that it
does eating fat or carbohydrates. So, replace
some of those carbohydrates with lean,
protein-rich foods that can boost your
metabolism at mealtime. Good sources
include beef, turkey, fish, white meat chicken,
tofu, nuts, beans, eggs, and low-fat dairy
products! Yum Yum!! :o)
Thursday, July 31, 2014

4. 3. Eat veggies with each
meal!
It turns out that our parents were right
about the veggies friends. Research has
confirmed that veggies help lower the risk
of chronic disease as well as support
longevity! They are a natural, relatively
inexpensive superfood with low caloric
volume so, you can eat a lot of them! Adding
them to your diet is simple; have them as a
juice, a side dish, a salad or even as a snack!
Just having them on hand is a great start!!
Thursday, July 31, 2014

5. 4. Eat the “good” carbs!
Okay, I know, I know carbohydrates get a
bad rap! Most of the time it’s because we
choose the ones that don’t agree with our
waistlines or our weight loss goals. Start by
choosing those that are low glycemic
meaning they don’t spike your blood sugar
levels and then leave you feeling hungrier
than before you ate. Additionally, exercise is
the x-factor as it increases your insulin
sensitivity and your ability to use carbs!
Thursday, July 31, 2014

6. 5. Eat healthy fats daily!
Fat is a necessary part of our diets. It
keeps our skin soft, provides essential fatty
acids, delivers fat-soluble vitamins and is a
source of energizing fuel. The problem is
that we need to know the difference
between the good and the bad. Avoid trans
fats as they can clog your arteries. Choose
things like olive, coconut, and flaxseed oils,
avocados, and nuts over french fries, cakes,
cookies and processed foods.
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7. Resources
http://www.webmd.com/diet/ss/slideshow-
boost-your-metabolism
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/
archive/2014/04/14/eating-fruits-
vegetables.aspx
http://www.shape.com/weight-loss/weight-
loss-strategies/ask-diet-doctor-best-time-
eat-weight-loss
http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/skinny-
fat-good-fats-bad-fats
Thursday, July 31, 2014