On this edition, in five subheadings we shared the usefulness of taking enough water, importance of making your own salad dressing, using at least a fresh vegetable in your already store bought salad or coleslaw, checking the labels of products for the sugar content and also, eating unsalted nuts.
1. WATER IT DOWN
Drink water with your meals as well as throughout the day. This helps your body to absorb the nutrients from food, it also causes the fibre within food to swell, activating stretch receptors in the stomach lining to signal when you have eaten enough.
2. GET DRESSED
To avoid harmful processed fats, make it an habit of mixing your own healthy salad dressing. Try a mix of each virgin olive or flaxseed oil, avocado, white wine or vinegar and a little black pepper or mustard.
3. GO BACK TO THE ORIGINAL SOURCE
For each pre-packaged item of food you buy and serve, try to make it a rule to add at least one food from its original source. For instance, if you buy coleslaw from the supermarket add your own fresh carrot, tomato or spring onions for a healthy boost.
4. CLOCK THE CALORIES
Artificial sweeteners don’t necessarily offer a free pass for eating sweets, biscuits and cakes, products made with artificial sweeteners still contain calories and carbohydrates that can affect your blood sugar level and some may even contain sugar as well. Check the label.
5. CHOOSE UNSALTED NUTS
Nuts are a healthy, nutritious but remember to choose unsalted varieties as salted versions can contain high sodium content. Beware of those coated with soy sauce or other salty produces.
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