The Importance Of Making Better Food Choices
Great health starts with you.
The food products you choose and animal welfare is part of that. Opting for sustainable and ethical food is right up there with health and wellness, which is massively affected by what you eat and how you eat it.
Do we really want to eat food that has been tampered with, chemically altered, or changed in any other way?
Would you put diesel into a petrol car? Not really, right?
Let’s eat food in its natural form. A form that our body understands and can process for the best results.
I don’t advocate a particular style of eating because things change rapidly and everyone is different. What I do advocate is a broad spectrum of ingredients and a balanced mix of protein, carbohydrates, fats fiber, and water.
Feeling nourished results from eating mindfully at every meal and choosing the best food sources for an individual, whilst taking into account their budget and, also very important these days, time.
It is always a good idea to source locally grown products. I think shopping locally gives us better access to interesting ingredients and helps create a better variety of meals.
We are also inclined to buy less when we shop locally or have a box of organic fruit, vegetables, meat, and fish delivered to our door.
Farmer’s markets can be a great source of inspiration too.
You can explore the city and try shopping in a new area or use an online food delivery company, which gives us access to produce from all over the UK and is beneficial to everyone since we’re supporting small businesses.
Great health starts with you and nutrition is fundamental for any lifestyle change - not just because of weight loss, but also to allow you to remain healthy and disease-free.
What happens when you improve your nutrition by making better food choices?
Good nutrition improves wellbeing.
Good nutrition can be more expensive, but so is health care and supplements.
Good nutrition helps you manage your weight correctly and consistently.
Good nutrition boosts your immune system.
Good nutrition delays the effects aging has on the skin.
Good nutrition positively affects your mood by nourishing the brain’s neurotransmitters.
Good nutrition increases focus and attention to detail.
Good nutrition will increase your life span.
Good nutrition will reduce your chances of getting the disease.
Good nutrition is listening to your body and what it’s needed.
Good nutrition is sensible and middle of the ground.
Good nutrition is about fuelling your body to leave you feeling nourished in every sense.
Good nutrition can be started at any point in life - you have not lost anything, so start now!
Eggs are the best example of high-quality protein for those on a budget. They are a great source of vitamin B2, selenium, vitamin D, B6, B12 and minerals such as zinc, iron and copper.
Busy? That’s not an excuse! Here’s a 15 min recipe that will leave you feeling fully nourished.
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