In these challenging economic times, it's easy for our diets and lifestyle modification ambitions to "take the back seat."
With these proven tips, your health need not be part of the recession, and you can invest in your true wealth.
Eating healthy:
- Lowers disease risks
- Increases productivity
- Gives you more energy
- Makes you stronger
Healthy food is full of:
- Protein. The building blocks of muscles, needed for strength.
- Fat. A balanced intake of omega 3, 6 & 9.
- Veggies. All kinds, especially green fibrous veggies.
- Fruit. Full of vitamins.
- Water
- Whole grain food. Oats, rice, pasta, breads, …
Brown Rice
Oats (Old Fashioned or Quick) - great for quick breakfast + they fill me up good so I'm not hungry during class (add pinch of salt, some fruit, sugar, and/or syrup to make more interesting)
Frozen Vegetables (come in 12-ounce to 24-ounce bags that cost anywhere from $1.75 to $2.25 and contain 6-8 cups)
Canned Tuna (Quality protein, good for salads, with crackers, on sandwiches)
Eggs (keep in mind , the yellow part has more cholesterol, there are ways to filter it out and just have "egg whites")
Daily Multivitamin