Helpful Tips for Healthy Lives :)

Recently watched a documentary on the growing obesity issue within the US. I'm by no means an expert on nutrition - I have a B.A in History, and my work experience is all sales based in high tech companies. But I do feel very passionate about this subject and try to read up on it and educate myself on the basics. Whether you're trying to lose weight, maintain, or just incorporate more vegetables in your life - here are some basics that everyone can follow:

1. Keep variation in your diet

2. Pay attention to the portion size

3. Read the nutrition label

4. Exercise regularly

5. Limit saturated fats and refined sugars

Why these are important:

#1 - Variety in diet helps provide our bodies with the different vitamins/nutrients we need on a daily basis to stay healthy.

#2 - Did you know that a New York style bagel is actually 3-4 portions of grains/breads? It's the equivalent of eating almost 4 slices of bread. Don't over do it.

#3 - This will identify the portion size, caloric intake, and let you know how much protein, carbs, fiber, etc is in your food. I was surprised that Almond Milk only had 2 grams of protein per serving once I looked closely at it.

#4 - Your body was built for you to move and use it - so use it!

#5 - Your body doesn't need saturated fat. And it can become addicted to refined sugars. So use sparingly.