| Many people are unsure of what a healthy diet does | | | | and vegetables are recommended to avoid toxins |
| consist of. There are so many different opinions on | | | | from pesticides and other chemicals. Five servings of |
| healthy eating that it is hard to know which to | | | | fruits and vegetables are recommended. |
| believe. Basically, a healthy diet consists of an eating | | | | Eating enough fiber each day is essential to cleaning |
| plan that gives your body the proper nutrition that it | | | | out our digestive system. Fiber should come from |
| needs for optimum health. | | | | fruits, vegetables, beans and whole grains such as |
| Your body requires protein, carbohydrates and fat to | | | | oatmeal, barley and brown rice. Processed grains such |
| function, but you must feed it the correct ones. Stay | | | | as those found in breads and crackers do not |
| away from processed foods and replace them with | | | | provide enough fiber and nutrition and should be used |
| natural, whole foods. This is what a healthy diet | | | | in small quantities. |
| consists of. Making the right choices in your every | | | | It is very important to drink lots of filtered water to |
| day eating will lead to a healthier lifestyle with more | | | | keep hydrated and to help your body flush out |
| energy and optimum health. | | | | harmful toxins. At least eight glasses a day is |
| Lean meats, fish, nuts and beans provide essential | | | | recommended. |
| protein which maintains our organs and cells for | | | | There is a vital connection between eating a healthy |
| maximum energy levels. Cold water fish such as | | | | diet and staying healthy and disease free. Now that |
| salmon, sardines and mackerel provide essential fatty | | | | you are aware of what a healthy diet consists of, |
| acids to reduce cardiovascular disease and nourish | | | | you should make a decision to change your lifestyle |
| cells and tissues. | | | | to include whole, natural foods and avoid harmful |
| Eating a wide variety of fruits and vegetables will | | | | processed foods. It will make a huge difference in |
| ensure that your body gets the proper vitamins and | | | | your quality of life. |
| nutrients to keep you healthy. Buying organic fruits | | | | |