Top Ten tips for a healthy 2010

 

 

•   EAT some easy digestible protein with every snack and meal- Eating protein with carbohydrates foods slows the release of sugar into the blood stream from the digestive system. High protein foods include meat, fish, eggs, pulses, beans nuts and seeds. Portions do not need to be large, for example a piece of meat or fish should be the size of a pack of cards, and a portion of nuts or seeds should be no more than a small handful.

 

• EAT a diverse range of foods-This maximises nutrient intake to give you the range of micronutrients needed (amino acids, vitamins, minerals, phytoestrogens, flavonoids, carotenoids and essential fatty acids) and reduces the overexposure to common foods associated with food sensitivity and intolerance.

 

• Never skip meals –Skipping meals stresses your adrenal glands. If you are trying to lose weight, not eating is a poor strategy because your metabolism will slow down to accommodates the reduction in calories. As result you become fatigue and will ultimately gain weight.

 

•  By providing a optimum nutrition designed to your  individual needs you can-

·  Improve your concentration

·  Increase IQ

·  Enhances your physical performance

·  Improves your quality of sleep

·  Increases your resistance to infection

·  Protect you from disease

·  Slow down the aging process

·  More than halves your risk of cancer, heart disease, diabetes and arthritis

•  WATER is very important in the diet- Aim to drink approx 8-10 glasses of water per day. You need water to keep your cells hydrated and prevent toxin build up in the blood and urine which could possibly put strain on the body’s detoxification processes

 

• Don’t be scared of FATS- Some fat are good for you. Essential fats reduce the risk of heart disease, cancer, allergies, arthritis eczema, depression, fatigue and PMS. If you’re not including the right type of fat rich foods, such as seeds, nuts and fish, the chances are you’re not getting enough good fats.

 

•   BE AWARE when you are stressed – Stress is one of the major causes of disease in modern life. Stress puts pressure on the adrenal glands which can lead to illness. 

 

• AIM to do 45 minutes of exercise 3 times per week- This can be in firm of walking, going to the gym, swimming or biking but is very important for helping manage blood sugar levels

 

•  Reduce Refined sugar – it can cause many health problems. It can cause the excretion of essential minerals; it aggravates stress related problems and causes blood sugar swings. This can stress the pancreas and sets the stage for adult onset diabetes.

These top-ten tips were provided courtesy of:

Advanced Health & Injury Clinic.

Unit 13 Dunshaughlin Business Park,

Dunshaughlin,

Co. Meath.

GRACE O’ MALLEY

Tel: 01- 8250355 / 0857355651