C.J. Braden • 2 Minute Read
How to Re-Think Your Approach to Healthy Eating
There is no denying that there is more and more attention being paid to our health today. After all, we recognize that we need to look after ourselves if we are to lead a long and happy life. A healthy diet is a key to a healthy lifestyle. After all, if you exercise and enjoy sports, yet you eat pizza every evening and takeout every lunch-time, you’re simply going to undo all of the hard work you have done.
There is nothing wrong with a treat from time to time. However, it is all about moderation, right? With that in mind, read on to discover more about following a healthy diet and how to do this the right way.
Sweet potato with broccoli and cheese lunch idea
The Proof Is In the Cooked At Home Meals
My husband and I have experimented with eating organically and cooking most of our meals at home since around 2014. Since doing so, we have seen an increase in our energy and are quite healthy. We do indulge in sweets and eat at restaurants occasionally, so we aren’t “perfect”, but I can’t but help but think that our overall healthy eating habits (plus daily exercise) have helped us. Our blood work looks great and or doc says to keep doing what we are doing, so maybe we are onto something?
This 30 minute sweet potato, ranch and egg recipe is one of my favorite go-to healthy dinners.
Try making a pizza recipe at home instead of delivery
What is eating healthy?
The problem today is that we seem to have mixed up eating healthy with all of the fad diets that are out there at the moment. Eating healthy is not about having strict limitations. It is not about depriving yourself of the food that you love. It is not about staying unrealistically thin. It is time to banish these notions. Instead, it is about improving your mood, boosting your health, having more energy, and simply feeling great about yourself.
Blueberry and Yogurt Parfait
We seem to have made eating healthy more complicated than it should be. A lot of people are overwhelmed by all of the conflicting diet advice and nutrition information that is out there today. Who can blame them? It seems that a day does not go by without news that a certain food is bad for you or should be avoided.
The cornerstone of having a healthy diet is simply replacing food that has been processed with natural and real food whenever you can. Eating as close to the way nature made something is the best way to go about it. This will not only help you to maintain a healthy weight but it will have a positive impact on so many other areas of your lifestyle, improving your mood and giving you an energy boost too.
You can also take natural supplements to boost this, such as cod liver oil. Read about cod liver oil benefits for more information.
I make water yummier by adding mint and lime or cucumber
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My Homemade Shepard’s Pie Recipe
Some tips for success
There are a number of different things that you can do to follow a healthy diet and consequently a healthy lifestyle. This includes drinking plenty of water, focusing on how you feel after eating, and learning how to read the labels properly. You should also make an effort to prepare your own meals. This may seem difficult if you are short on time, but a little bit of planning can go a very long way.
When my husband and I first transitioned into healthier eating, we started with a delivery meal service, then transitioned to using the ideas from the meals we got from the service into our own at-home cooking.
Click here for my favorite chocolate acai smoothie bowl recipe…It’s great for your sweet cravings!
Try Making Smoothie Bowls for Breakfast
All in all, when it comes to leading a healthy lifestyle, it all begins with a healthy diet. However, it is time to re-think what we mean about healthy eating and dieting. This does not mean eating lettuce leaves and not much else! It is all about having a balanced diet and ensuring you eat natural food whenever you can. It is not a depressing thing - it is positive!
What are some of your healthy eating habits? Share them in the comments section below!
C.J. (Carolyn) Braden is a regular contributor and editor for Carolyn’s Blooming Creations. She has been featured in numerous media publications such as InStyle Magazine, on HGTV, on Bustle.com, and more. She is the author of the books Georgia McMasters in Amethyst Lake Cemetery, How To Be Yourself: 3 Little Ways to Get Back To You Being You, and the illustrator for the children’s book Bridging Connections. She is a former classroom teacher that now dedicates her life to educating others on how to live their most healthy, creative and happy life. Learn more about her visiting our About Us page.
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