Don’t skip breakfast
Fiber in the morning means less hunger late in the afternoon,
when you’re most likely to feel tired and gorge yourself on sugar. An early
start on eating also keeps your metabolism more active throughout the day. The
fact is that breakfast eaters are thinner than people who just rush out the
door.
Taste the colours
Foods with bright,
rich colours are more than just to look at. They are also packed with
flavonoids and carotenoids, powerful compounds that bind the damaging free
radicals in your body, lowering inflammation.
Pump up the iron
Anemia is quite common
in women and to prevent this, it’s crucial for women to eat enough iron. For
good amounts of iron, include lentils, sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds and leafy
green vegetables like spinach in your diet.
Eat your stress
away
Prevents low blood sugar as it stresses you
eat. Eat regular and small healthy meals and keep fruit and veggies handy.
Herbal teas will also soothe your frazzled nerves. Eating unrefined carbohydrates,
nuts and bananas boosts the formation of serotonin, another feel – good drug.
Small amounts of protein containing the amino acid tryptamine can give you a
boost when stress tires you out.
Avoid fad diets
The secret to weight loss is not to avoid carbs, fats, etc.
The real trick is to lower your daily intake by about 100 calories. You’ll
hardly notice, it’ll add up to a loss of about 10 pounds in a year. Calories
restriction has been shown to lengthen life.
Load up on vitamin C
We need at least 90 mg of vitamin C per
day and the best way to get this is by eating at least five servings of fresh
fruit and vegetables every day. Oranges and guavas are the best source of
vitamin C.
Grab some nuts
Nuts are among the best sources of healthful fats and
proteins around. Walnuts are rich in omega-3 fatty acids which help in boosting
the brainpower. Half of a handful eaten about 30 minute before a meal will also
lower your appetite.
Fishy advice
One of the most helpful foods you can eat, or take as a
supplement, is fish oil. Fish oil is beneficial for the whole body as it
nourishes tissues and organs, helps in balancing the hormones and also promotes
brain, cardiovascular, breast and immune health.
For your bones
Get your daily calcium by popping a tablet, chugging milk or
eating yogurt. It’ll keep your bones strong. Remember that your bone density
declines after the age of 30. You need at least 200 milligrams daily, which you
should combine with magnesium, or it simply won’t be absorbed.
Go for tomatoes
Tomatoes are a superstar in the fruit and veggie pantheon.
Tomatoes contain lycopene, a powerful cancer fighter. They’re also rich in
vitamin C. The good news is that cooked tomatoes are also nutritious so use
them in pasta, soups as well as in salads. According to the research tomatoes
and apples can reduce your risk of asthma and chronic lung diseases. Both
contain the antioxidant quercetin. To enjoy the benefits, eat five apples a
week or a tomato every alternate day.
Hit the sack
Seven hours of sleep a night not only helps you live longer,
but also lowers your stress, sharpens your memory, and reduces cravings for
food items. Sleep deprivation can also increase your weight by activating
ghrelin, a hormone that will make you crave those comfort foods. So, set a bed
time and stick to it.
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