Eating is one of the few things in life we pretty much have control over. It is also something that can have a profound effect on our health and happiness. So what better way to improve yourself than integrating a few new habits….
Here is a short list of things I find that most people can easily integrate into their everyday lives which will have a positive effect on health.
1 – Start the day with a Peppermint Tea. Although it is great to start the day with Lemon juice in hot water to aid digestion and alkalise the body I find it can get a bit much day after day – becoming harsh on the digestive system. A more gentle option is Peppermint tea which will work to soothe and relax the digestive tract – make sure you find the highest quality of peppermint tea you can, it will have the highest potency.
2 – Have a Satisfying Breakfast and Lunch. Some people can’t do breakfast and others like me are always hungry upon waking – It is important to stabilise and bring up sugar levels early in the day hence the recommendation for a satisfying and wholesome breakfast and lunch. It will give you energy to get on with your day and make sure you don’t overeat or binge at the normal mid morning blood sugar collapse.
Breakfast like a King, Lunch like a Prince, Dinner like a Pauper.
Start your day with some Porridge or other whole-grains with a source of protein like some eggs or yoghurt. The morning is also a great time to eat fruit like berries or bananas. Lunch should also be a sustaining mix of Carbohydrates, Vegetables and some Protein – in the winter a wholesome soup with some rye bread is a great option.
3 – Eat your main evening meal a few hours before sleeping. Most people will find that they sleep better when going to bed light – it is fine to have a small snack before sleep but your main meal should be a few hours before you go to bed. This allows for the digestion and most importantly for the digestive system to have a rest while you sleep – we have all experienced how horrible it feels to sleep shortly after eating a heavy meal….
4 – Have Soups and Smoothies. Assimilation of nutrients is so important, especially with the mineral depleted food we consume today. Therefore I always recommend for people to eat soups and smoothies which are some what pre-digested, making it as easy as you can for your body to assimilate nutrients. This ties in with chewing food well – drink your food and chew your water!
5 – Drink Sparkling Water with Lemon. Carbonated water is great at getting an extra flow of carbon dioxide around the body , especially to the brain, improving cognitive function and energy flow. Adding some fresh lemon juice not only makes it taste good but improves liver function and strengthens digestion.
6 – Eat your Vitamin C. With winter in full flow colds and flu’s are starting to spread. The best protection is real Vitamin C from whole-foods. Try to get plenty of Citrus fruits, Berries, Peppers, Tomatoes, and Kiwis. Basically anything plant based with a strong colour and tangy flavour is certain to have a good hit of Vitamin C, For a more comprehensive list see here……..
7 – Remineralise your diet. Want more calcium and magnesium in your diet? the answer is simply to concentrate on eating mineral dense food, if you can tolerate them dairy products are great, as is Blackstrap Molasses . Without an adequate supply of minerals your energy will slump and Vitamins cannot be assimilated – remineralising your body really is the key to health.
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Eating is one of the few things in life we pretty much have control over. It is also something that can have a profound effect on our health and happiness. So what better way to improve yourself than integrating a few new habits….
Here is a short list of things I find that most people can easily integrate into their everyday lives which will have a positive effect on health.
1 – Start the day with a Peppermint Tea. Although it is great to start the day with Lemon juice in hot water to aid digestion and alkalise the body I find it can get a bit much day after day – becoming harsh on the digestive system. A more gentle option is Peppermint tea which will work to soothe and relax the digestive tract – make sure you find the highest quality of peppermint tea you can, it will have the highest potency.
2 – Have a Satisfying Breakfast and Lunch. Some people can’t do breakfast and others like me are always hungry upon waking – It is important to stabilise and bring up sugar levels early in the day hence the recommendation for a satisfying and wholesome breakfast and lunch. It will give you energy to get on with your day and make sure you don’t overeat or binge at the normal mid morning blood sugar collapse.
Start your day with some Porridge or other whole-grains with a source of protein like some eggs or yoghurt. The morning is also a great time to eat fruit like berries or bananas. Lunch should also be a sustaining mix of Carbohydrates, Vegetables and some Protein – in the winter a wholesome soup with some rye bread is a great option.
3 – Eat your main evening meal a few hours before sleeping. Most people will find that they sleep better when going to bed light – it is fine to have a small snack before sleep but your main meal should be a few hours before you go to bed. This allows for the digestion and most importantly for the digestive system to have a rest while you sleep – we have all experienced how horrible it feels to sleep shortly after eating a heavy meal….
4 – Have Soups and Smoothies. Assimilation of nutrients is so important, especially with the mineral depleted food we consume today. Therefore I always recommend for people to eat soups and smoothies which are some what pre-digested, making it as easy as you can for your body to assimilate nutrients. This ties in with chewing food well – drink your food and chew your water!
5 – Drink Sparkling Water with Lemon. Carbonated water is great at getting an extra flow of carbon dioxide around the body , especially to the brain, improving cognitive function and energy flow. Adding some fresh lemon juice not only makes it taste good but improves liver function and strengthens digestion.
6 – Eat your Vitamin C. With winter in full flow colds and flu’s are starting to spread. The best protection is real Vitamin C from whole-foods. Try to get plenty of Citrus fruits, Berries, Peppers, Tomatoes, and Kiwis. Basically anything plant based with a strong colour and tangy flavour is certain to have a good hit of Vitamin C, For a more comprehensive list see here……..
7 – Remineralise your diet. Want more calcium and magnesium in your diet? the answer is simply to concentrate on eating mineral dense food, if you can tolerate them dairy products are great, as is Blackstrap Molasses . Without an adequate supply of minerals your energy will slump and Vitamins cannot be assimilated – remineralising your body really is the key to health.
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Please consider Subscribing to our free articles and checking out our new eBook ‘ All About Fitness’ for simple strategies on staying fit! If you enjoyed this article please Tweet about it.