Treat Your Body Right With These Nutrition Tips

By Johnathan Black


Good nutrition is no secret, you just need to know the facts. The following article lays out the facts clearly and succinctly so that you can incorporate good nutrition into your daily life immediately. You will see that good nutrition leads to a healthier body with more energy and a stronger immune system.

Don't make drastic changes to your diet and what you eat. It can make you sick or make you stray from your goals. Make small changes slowly over time. Put a little less butter on your mash potatoes. Drink one less soda per day. You will see an improvement without making aggravating food changes.

Try your hardest to avoid empty calories such as refined sugars, soft drinks or other junk food snacks. These won't give you a feeling of being full and they also won't provide your body with any nutrients. If you are able to eat more complex foods, your body will thank you.

Pay attention to your sugar intake. It's a common misconception that drinking fruit juices is a healthy alternative for soda, but some juices have as much or more sugar than a soda and very little actual juice. Reducing sugar is important for good health so be sure to read labels on anything that enters your body.

Eat at least five to nine servings of fresh fruit and vegetables every day. You should choose which ones to eat daily based on the rainbow. Try to eat a different color of the rainbow with each serving.

A great nutrition tip is to be more aware of how much food you're eating. If you eat your meals off of a large plate you're probably consuming more calories than you should. An easy way to reduce your portion sizes is by serving your food on smaller dishes.

Another very important nutrient in your diet is potassium. It is very important for nerve signal transduction, urination and sweating. Good sources of potassium include, bananas, oranges, dried apricots and soybeans. It is also a frequent salt replacement for people who are on low-salt diets. Make sure you get enough potassium!

Now that you know the facts about good nutrition, be persistent and follow these recommendations every day. Your new diet should improve how you feel and make you more resistant to illness and disease. A healthy diet should also taste good. If you are struggling with new foods that you do not like, try some thing different and be creative. There are tons of healthy recipes available online.




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