A recent survey by International Food Information Council Foundation revealed 78% of people have encountered conflicting information about what is “healthy.”
That’s a whole lot of people!
It’s understandable, though. So many new diets are coming out, and research exists supporting and opposing all sorts of foods.
So to help make things clear and simple for you, here are three simple steps to know what’s healthy for you.
Step 1: Eat lots of plants.
This should really be a no-brainer. Plants are good for you. They are like nature’s little multivitamins packaged in colorful, crisp, flavorful bites. The more that you eat, the better off you are. The best part is that plants are loaded with fiber, so as you’re increasing your intake of plants, you are slowing down the uptake of glucose into your system. It’s a win-win-win. Plus, plants tend to be low in calories, so you will likely lose weight as you increase your plant intake. Plants for the win, again.
Step 2: Drink lots of water.
Our culture is so obsessed with flavored things. Extra-large-rainbow-hibiscus-tea-with-a-shot-of-unicorn-syrup-and-three-mint-infused-ice-cubes, please. With an order like that, you are taking something that was once super healthy (tea) and turning it into an awful concoction of inflammation and spiked blood glucose. Instead of succumbing to the peer pressure to drink flavored drinks all day, just stick to water. And no worries, have your morning cup of coffee too (just not the triple-shot-caramel-autumn-reverse-macchiato-half-whip, though).
Step 3: Eat until you’re 80% full.
This actually has nothing to do with what food is healthy so much as how to keep within a healthy range. So, you know that feeling when you’ve eaten an incredible meal, and now you have to unbutton your pants? Don’t do that. Eat the incredible meal but only until you feel satisfied. Then stop. It’s a simple way to make sure that you don’t kill yourself with food or with restriction.
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Smart Brief. URL Link. Retrieved May 18, 2017.
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