Potent Foods Lose Weight

Tips to Improve Overall Nutrition

| Saturday, 4 February 2012
By Eric Branson


Some people have switched from using sugar to using sugar substitutes. On the surface this may seem like a good idea. Unfortunately these very sugar substitutes have been proven to cause other serious health problems such as cancer. Rather than using these sugar substitutes simply reduce your sugar intake.

It is important to eat foods with vitamin C everyday. Because humans don't produce or store vitamin c it is important to find and eat good sources such as citrus fruits like lemons, oranges and limes. A deficiency can cause skin hemorrhages, brittle teeth and nails, soft gums, anemia and slow healing of wounds.

Eating out may not seem totally unhealthy but cooking your own meals whenever possible is a much better alternative. By doing so you can keep track of the calories in your dish as well as track the amount of fat and salt that are in each meal. Cooking your own meal also enables you to swap out less healthy ingredients with healthier alternatives.

Without any doubt the culture we live in can contribute to poor nutrition habits. Many social funtions are based around food. The fact remains however that we control what we put in our mouths. It is important to be aware of the societal forces that work against us so we can make conscious decisions to eat healthier.

If you live with someone with poor nutrition habits there are several changes you can start making to help out. Try gradually working your way down to skim milk. Buy whole wheat bread rather than white. Buy sweet potatoes instead of regular potatoes. Cook brown rice rather than white. Cook with whole wheat pastas. I'm sure you can think of other healthier alternatives as well. Brainstorm and start making small changes then turn those changes into permanent habits.




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