10 Nutritional Facts
- Trans fats are nasty and aren’t suitable for human consumption as they are incredibly harmful.
- Sugary drinks are one of the most fattening aspects of a modern diet.
- “Low-fat “doesn’t mean it’s healthy – stay clear from processed “low-fat” foods they are loaded with extra sugars.
- Avoid excessive amounts of fruit juices – these contain as much sugar as sugary drinks – eat a piece of fruit instead (1 cup of orange juice contains as much sugar as eating 2 oranges).
- Avoid refined vegetable oils such as soybean, corn and canola oils – harsh processing methods are used when extracting from the seed.
- Omega-3 fatty acids are extremely important for proper functioning of the body.
- Eat more vegetables as they are rich in vitamins, minerals, fibre, antioxidants and nutrients.
- Vitamin D is a crucial hormone in the body – if deficient in Vitamin D then take a Vitamin D supplement or a tablespoon of cod –fish liver oil each day.
- Processed foods are unhealthy – stick to unprocessed foods they are much healthier for you.
- Feeding our gut bugs – bacteria lives in our intestines – these can have profound implications to our bodies. They need to eat as well – the bacteria prefer soluble fibre so make sure you eat plenty of fibre to feed the bacteria in your gut!
Hydration
- The recommended daily water intake for men is 2.5 litres and for women 2.0 litres, via food and drink consumption. It is recommended that 70-80% of the daily intake should come from drinks and the remaining 20-30% from food.
- The recommended daily intake can vary greatly between people and even on a day-to-day basis, the need for water can depend on age, gender, body mass, physical activity levels and climate.
- Water contributes to maintenance of normal physical functions, cognitive functions and thermoregulation.
- Staying hydrated will also help:
- Water can help fight tooth decay – the natural salts in your saliva causes enamel to re-mineralise and harden, protecting your teeth against decay. Saliva is 99% water – so drinking water is important for its production, if you become dehydrated this affects the concentration of saliva.
- Drinking sufficient amounts of water can help fight kidney diseases – dehydration results in the production of urine which has a high concentration of minerals and waste products.
So adopt a healthier YOU today eat smart drink water and have a healthy lifestyle