Eat better, feel better

Here are some tips how to eat better and stay healthy and well for longer.

1. Combine foods 

Always combine your carbohydrates with proteins. Together they break down more slowly so they cause less sugar spike in your blood but create steady flow of energy that keeps you feeling full for longer.

2. Stay hydrated 

Drinking enough water throughout the day not only helps your body to distribute and use the nutrients better and work better but helps you stay focused and alert as well. Herbal teas work just as well but stay away from carbonated drinks, especially the ones with sweeteners.

3. Mix and match 

Eating wide variety of wholesome foods helps your body to get all the nutrients it needs to stay strong and healthy.

4. Cut it out 

I know it’s tasty, but sugar causes insulin spikes far too quickly and creates excess energy that end up being stored as fat. Avoid sugar as much as you can and be careful, sugar is hidden in many foods, even bread. The craving for sugar you may have is just a habit and it suppresses in just couple of days. Avoid sweeteners too as they just kick-start this bad habit.

5. Eat 80:20 

80% smart and 20% treat that is. And when you give yourself a treat make sure it is as wholesome as possible, like 70% cocoa chocolate and has minimum of sugar.

6. Stop and eat 

Take your time out to eat. Switch of the TV, silent the phone and enjoy your food. And chew thoroughly. This way you will help your digestion, get the most nutrients out of your meal and prevent overeating as your stomach needs some time to signalize your brain that it’s full already.

7. Love fat 

Olive oil, oily fish and nuts are full of essential Omega fats that are vital for all our cells. They are very beneficial for our skin, nails and hair and help in prevention of cardiovascular disease. Limit saturated fats to minimum and never eat hydrogenated fats.

8. Eat real food 

Eat food as close to nature as possible. The golden rule is – if it doesn’t exist in the nature it’s not meant to be eaten. Avoid the processed food as much as possible. Food should be real not made in factory. 

And the last thing - eat organic whenever you can.

Have a fit day!