food restaurants has more than
doubled. The best way to REALLY
“have it your way” is to
make your own great tasting
food at home! You’ll know how
your food was prepared and by
whom. I make up extra of the
meals we love, so that we have
leftovers to eat throughout the
week for lunches, late work
days, etc.
Opt for more vegetables in
your favorite recipes: My husband
and I dropped flour from
our diets a few months ago and
while it took a little more creativity
on my part, we now use
sweet potatoes as the base for
our spaghetti and taco nights,
rather than pasta or tortillas.
You can also roast zucchini up
in the oven to use as a base for
sauces that normally require
a pasta or rice base. Don’t be
afraid to get creative!
Get enough protein and
“good” fats: Proteins and good
fats, such as avocados, fish, nut
(peanut, almond, cashew) butters,
ghee (clarified butter), coconut
oil, meat and eggs. We
digest proteins and fats slower
than carbs (i.e. bread, pizza,
pasta), so incorporating more
protein and fats your body can
use will keep you sated for a
longer period of time and can
better help you power through
your day.
Limit sugar: It’s been said
that sugar could be referred
to as “the first gateway drug”,
and it’s in just about every processed
food, to include those
we wouldn’t naturally think
of like ketchup, spaghetti
sauce, salad dressings and other
seemingly low or no sugar
items. I’m not saying go for the
“sugar free” options. If it’s sugar
free and still tastes sugary,
there’s probably something in
there that’s not naturally metabolized
by your body. Look
at making your own sauces
and dressings (hello Pinterest!).
You may find that you
like home-made better!
Health Hack #2: Make Exercise
a Part of Daily Life
Years ago, one couldn’t help to
exercise, since we were made for
hunting and foraging daily in
order to survive. We are built
for daily exercise, so why not
incorporate it into enjoyable activities
that include family and
friends?
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