I walk down the road or in shopping areas and my heart aches. There are so many people who need to know more about nutrition and a healthy lifestyle. Or maybe even know but not have the resources to do anything about it. After all, it is easier to buy a loaf of bread, even the most healthiest bread you afford and eat it. It is also more filling than 2 bananas, I found.
I started looking at the various types of shakes that are available on the market at the moment and found the one that I could identify with and that had all the best qualifications that I was looking for.
But I also found a few facts that are as important as the health supplement we need to use.
Have a look at this and see if you can identify with them.
The secret is moderation and balance
1. Give yourself the gift of 30 minutes exercise a day
Activity compensates for extra calories. In addition to burning
calories, exercise also helps to relieve tension – so you are less
likely to eat to control holiday stress and your mother-in law. It can
be anything, as long as you are active. You can play
soccer/tennis/wally-ball with your kids, you can take a swim, walk the
dog, walk on the beach. There are so many!
2. A little water goes a long way
H2O, H2O, H2O: small sips throughout the day are a smart way to keep
well hydrated. It acts as a shock absorber and joint lubricant, helps to
transport nutrients and eliminate waste, and works in regulating body
temperature. Even better, water has no fat, no calories and no
cholesterol.
3. Be a food snob
Don’t waste precious calories on everyday chips or biscuits. Be
selective and choose only the foods you really love, or that you
associate with the season.
4. Bundle flavours
Variety might be the spice of life, but it is also a recipe for
overeating. Bundle together similar flavours. For instance, put only
salty (or meaty) foods on your plate at once. You will grow tired of
that specific flavour more quickly and end up feeling satisfied on fewer
calories.
5. Pare down those portions
Try to keep your portions small and make only one visit to the table.
Choose the smallest plate possible. Pile greens and other tasty veggies
on your plate first, leaving just a little room for those high-calorie
treats like sweets and cheeses. Eat small, lower-calorie meals during
the day so you can enjoy a special treat later but make sure you do not
starve yourself for the party and overeat later.
6. Step away from the table
If you don’t put your choices on a plate, you have no idea how much
you are really eating. The worst thing you can do at a party is stand
around the table dipping into the bowl.
7. Drink slimmer
Alcohol is a double whammy during the holidays. It tends to weaken
your resistance when it comes to eating, and the calories in drinks add
up quickly. Sip on a glass of water between cocktails.
8. “I paid for it, so I’m going to eat it”
Don’t feel as if you need to clean your plate just because you paid
for it. Portion sizes in restaurants can be two to three times the
amount you need. Instead of the usual starch and vegetable sides, skip
the starch and double the veggies instead. Stop eating as soon as you
begin to feel full.
9. Zen yourself
Holidays can be stressful. Keep expectations for the holiday season
manageable. Organize your time and make a list and prioritize the
important activities. Be realistic about what you can and cannot do. And
don’t forget to schedule some down time to relax.
10. Slip, don’t slide
If you eat three helpings of roast potatoes or dessert, all is not
lost. Learn from your slip-up. Next time, eat a salad first, start a
conversation, and park yourself far from the danger zone.
