Do you ever stop to think about what you eat? We all know that foods high in sugar, salt and fat are not healthy but did you know that some of the so-called healthy foods are actually poisoning our bodies? A lot of our foods today are highly processed and our meat comes from animals that are raised in small unhealthy areas, forced to eat food that is not natural for them and given hormones and antibiotics. We are eating foods that can cause numerous health problems such as:
- obesity
- heart disease
- stroke
- alzheimers
- allergies
- autism
- learning disabilities
- autoimmune disorders
- some cancers
- osteoarthritis
- diabetes
Companies spend billions of dollars each year pressuring us to spend more money on fast food, prepared food and unhealthy products just so they can make money. Obesity is growing rapidly, especially in children and we need to start paying attention to what we are eating and feeding our families.
We need to start developing a habit of eating healthy, whole foods like fresh vegetables and fruits, more fibre, foods that are low in salt and fat and meat/meat products that come from farms where animals are pasture-raised, grass-fed and free from chemicals. We should also avoid sugar and sweeteners and use honey instead.
Eating fast, frozen or prepared foods may make our busy lives easier but as we age, our health will undoubtedly deteriorate and we will suffer in one way or another. Better to take the time and prepare healthy foods while we are still in good health and have the ability to work at keeping fit.
Until I had my second stroke, I never really paid a lot of attention to what I ate. I tried eating things in moderation but I didn’t really know how harmful the foods were that I was eating. After doing lots of research, I have totally changed the way I eat and I also do regular exercise. There are lots of books on dieting but you really need to be careful what you are reading and look for those with common sense and not just empty promises. In my book, “Grandma’s Notes on Healthy Eating”, I have summarized what I have gained from several really good books. One of the best books that changed my view on eating is by Dr Caroline Leaf, “Think and Eat Yourself Smart”. She shows how food affects our brain and our bodies.
Since changing my diet and adding regular exercise, I feel so much better. I still go out for a burger and fries on occasion or have a sweet treat but I don’t do it on a regular basis. Maintaining a healthy weight requires a lot of hard work and patience but once you set some healthy habits it will benefit your health in so many ways.
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