3 Easy Tips to Help you Eat Healthier Today

3 Easy Tips to Help you Eat Healthier Today 

Today we are going to discuss our top 3 tips to eat healthy. Let's begin!

Tip 1 - Eat lots of fruit and vegetables.

This might seem obvious, but a vast majority of people do not eat enough fruit and vegetables. Fruit and vegetables contain fibre, which has a plethora of health benefits, such as decreasing our risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and certain cancers. Fruit and vegetables also contain a wide variety of vitamins and minerals, which the body needs to function optimally. Furthermore, fruit and veg provide the body with water, helping to keep us hydrated. The evidence is clear, eat a rainbow to keep our bodies healthy and happy!

Tip 2 - Eat Protein.

Most people know that protein helps us build muscle, but protein also helps with overall health. People who eat more protein tend to have stronger muscles and bones, which helps us stay independent as we age. High protein diets may also increase our metabolic rate, lower our blood pressure, and help with weight loss/maintenance. Lean protein sources such as chicken and white fish are great options to get protein, but we can also get some of our protein from sources like eggs and red meat. 

Tip 3 - Limit processed foods.

A little bit of processed food won’t kill us, but if we are eating it on a regular basis it is likely that it will have a negative impact on our health. Processed foods are calorie dense, which can result in weight gain. They also contain high amounts of salt and saturated fat, which may promote the development of certain cardio-vascular diseases. Some of these negative health effects can be offset by eating lots and fruit and veg, but processed foods should not make up a majority of what we eat. However, we can still be healthy eating processed foods in moderation, especially if combined with an overall healthy diet. 

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