7 Simple ways to start eating healthier

Now that you have make decision to start eating healthier this year; First things, make it a duty or a rewarding assignment to cut down on junks and eat more of vegetables. That doesn’t make true the misconception that eating healthy means eating only tasteless, bland foods. You just have to know how to mix things up the right way and take various kinds of food.

All the years you’ve been pushing away practicing a healthy diet was probably because of this misconception. Perhaps because you think it’s too complicated and difficult. You would start reaping the benefits of eating healthier foods if you change that mindset this year. Here are simple, uncomplicated ways you can start doing that:

How to start eating healthier

Always pick non-processed foods over processed

Non-processed foods are more nutritious than processed foods because of the many essential nutrients in them like fiber, protein, healthy fats, minerals and vitamin. So go for vegetables, whole grains, and fruits instead of instant ramen and frozen pizza which contain empty calories. Make it a fruit and snack combo and include vegetables in your lunch and dinner.

Keep healthy food always available

When you’re hungry, you’re likely to grab any food available—healthy or not; this is why you should always make sure there are healthy foods in your fridge, cupboard, etc. When healthy foods like dried berries, almonds, whole grains, fruits, fish are always within arm’s reach on your work desk, on the counter, in your fridge, etc. you’re less likely to consume more of unhealthy foods.

Abstain from sugary drinks

Choose infused water or unsweetened beverages over packaged juice or soda. Taking a lot of sugary drinks puts you at high risk of obesity and Type 2 diabetes. Besides that, sugary beverages can also bring about anxiety, premature aging, and liver damage.

Bake with whole grain flour

You love snacks, but when you eat it, you feel guilty about not eating healthy. How about having to eat snacks freely without ever feeling guilty? Eating snacks that are baked with whole grain flour rather than all-purpose flour will make you feel that way. The bran and the germ present in whole grain flour makes it more nutritious and a better option

Eat nuts and seeds—plenty of them

Despite the small size of these foods, they are packed with a lot of nutrients like vitamins, minerals, protein and healthy fat. They are a rich source of minerals lie zinc, magnesium, and calcium and also contain antioxidants. You can include seeds like flaxseed, pumpkin seeds, and chia in your baking recipe or just chew them rather than those sugary candy bars.

Do more of roasting than frying

Roasting your food is a healthier option compared to frying them. Roasting still gives your food that crispiness you want and your food is equally tasty and less oily. You can roast almost everything, ranging from vegetables to chicken fingers.

Increase your intake of probiotic foods

Probiotic foods like soft cheeses, yogurt, and apple cider vinegar keep the gut bacteria in your system healthy. The development of the immune system, digestion of food and extraction of food nutrients all depend on the gut bacteria.

Concluding eating healthier

What’s it going to be? A decisive mind to cut out junks totally or “I will die anyways?”. Although, vegetarians tends to live a boring life with their eating healthier style. Notwithstanding, its  highly rewarding. We all can not be vegetarians, but this article should encourage us to be eating healthier meals onward. Please do check this out to learn how to keep with eating healthier.