Tips To Achieve Your Optimal Body Shape
A few simple changes can make all the difference to the
long-term health of your body. Here are some tips and
suggestions to improve your body and your health.
Food Choices
What you eat and drink gives your body the fuel and energy to
carry out all the physical and mental activities that you do
every day. Some foods, such as fresh fruits and vegetables
provide excellent fuel for the body, with lots of beneficial
nutrients.
Other foods provide poor quality fuel. These include high sugar
content foods and ‘junk’ foods. What percentage of your current
diet is giving you energy efficient, nutrient rich food? Try
keeping a diary for a week then analyse where your major energy
and body fuel comes from.
Healthy Choices
Choose meals and snacks that are kind to your body. These are
natural foods such as fruits, vegetables, salads, grains and
pulses. These are ‘living’ foods. Avoid foods that are over
processed, stored too long, high is sugar or fats. These are
‘dead’ foods with little to offer nutritionally. Variety is also
vital, helping you obtain the broad range of nutrients your body
requires.
Fibre
Your body needs between 18-35 gms of fibre a day. Fibre,
together with water, is essential for proper digestion. Fibre
provides the food for ‘friendly bacteria’ in the colon, which
manufactures various essential vitamins. One cup of the
following is equal to 10gms of fibre: - oats, peas, dried
apricots, peanuts, prunes and sunflower seeds. Half a cup of
wheat bran or almonds also equals 10 gm of fibre.
Water
Your body is 70% water and it needs a fresh daily supply to
ensure cells are hydrated and energized. Water is essential for
the digestion of food. Keep your body properly hydrated by
drinking 6-8 large glasses a day.
Less is more
Eating large meals puts a great strain on the digestive tract.
Choose smaller, more frequent meals. This will keep your fuel
tank topped up through out the day. Remember the more you eat
the more your body has to either burn off, or store as fat. So
eat to live – don’t live to eat! Slow down eating and enjoy your
food. Chewing is essential to assist the digestive process.
Eating food quickly, or while stressed, disrupts digestion and
the absorption of nutrients.
Get Active
You need enough activity to keep all your moving parts in good
working order. Choose the form or exercise that suits you best.
Remember to incorporate warming up and cooling down exercises to
avoid pulling or straining any muscles.
Relax
Find time every day to relax. Take time out once or twice a day
for at least 15 minutes. Sit or lie comfortably, close your
eyes, breathe deeply and slowly. Listen to some relaxation
music. No interruptions just focus your attention on your
health, happiness and abundance of all you need.
Love
Love makes everything workable. For complete harmony of mind,
body and spirit surround yourself with people you love and who
love you. Follow these steps and watch your body reach its
optimal potential.
About the Author: Cheryl Haining is a successful home based
business operator. To learn how to create an income stream from
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