Nutrition is a cornerstone to good health, but sometimes it’s hard to tell what’s good and what’s bad. Here are some tips that should help you in your daily nutrition choices.
1. Add kale or spinach to your diet
Not every diet is rich in green vegetables. It’s a challenge to include veggies in every meal, but kale and spinach are so packed in antioxidants that it’s worth the effort. Spinach makes a pretty good pizza topping, and also fits well on top of a salad. Kale is a little tougher to squeeze into your diet, as the taste is much harsher than spinach. A good way to negate the taste of kale is by blending it in a smoothie alongside something sweet, like an apple or pear.
2. It’s relatively easy to get your daily required vitamin C
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One glass of orange juice will fulfill your daily recommended vitamin C. …show more content…
Replace soda with water
Soda is nice to have from time to time, but try not to drink it on a daily basis. It adds extra calories to whatever meal you’re eating, and it has a good amount of sugar in it. Drink soda only on special occasions, or when eating out at restaurants. Aim for about 8-12 glasses of water every day.
4. Get enough fiber
Fiber helps lower cholesterol and can prevent heart disease and diabetes. One easy way to get fiber is by checking the label on the bread you buy. Generally the whole grain bread will have more fiber in it. Oatmeal is a great source of fiber and is quick and easy to make. If you don’t have a lot of time to make food in the morning, there are ‘quick oats’ oatmeal that take about a minute to make. Finally, if you added some high-fiber foods to your diet but feel you still aren’t getting enough, there are fiber tablets you can buy which help get you to your daily fiber goal.
5. Add fish to your diet
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Fish is a great source of protein, and is loaded with omega-3 fatty acids. There are many great ways to prepare it, and it goes well with a lot of different sauces and various
1. Add kale or spinach to your diet
Not every diet is rich in green vegetables. It’s a challenge to include veggies in every meal, but kale and spinach are so packed in antioxidants that it’s worth the effort. Spinach makes a pretty good pizza topping, and also fits well on top of a salad. Kale is a little tougher to squeeze into your diet, as the taste is much harsher than spinach. A good way to negate the taste of kale is by blending it in a smoothie alongside something sweet, like an apple or pear.
2. It’s relatively easy to get your daily required vitamin C
raspberry-690725_640
One glass of orange juice will fulfill your daily recommended vitamin C. …show more content…
Replace soda with water
Soda is nice to have from time to time, but try not to drink it on a daily basis. It adds extra calories to whatever meal you’re eating, and it has a good amount of sugar in it. Drink soda only on special occasions, or when eating out at restaurants. Aim for about 8-12 glasses of water every day.
4. Get enough fiber
Fiber helps lower cholesterol and can prevent heart disease and diabetes. One easy way to get fiber is by checking the label on the bread you buy. Generally the whole grain bread will have more fiber in it. Oatmeal is a great source of fiber and is quick and easy to make. If you don’t have a lot of time to make food in the morning, there are ‘quick oats’ oatmeal that take about a minute to make. Finally, if you added some high-fiber foods to your diet but feel you still aren’t getting enough, there are fiber tablets you can buy which help get you to your daily fiber goal.
5. Add fish to your diet
salmon-518032_640
Fish is a great source of protein, and is loaded with omega-3 fatty acids. There are many great ways to prepare it, and it goes well with a lot of different sauces and various