Watching What You Eat Doesn%u2019t Mean Cutting Back On Food
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Marissa
By Marissa
Published on 06/30/2009
Approaching diet and food choice from a place of abundance rather than restriction or deprivation will lead to a cooperation from the body. Here are several ideas on how to create health by adding foods into the diet, rather than taking them out.
Watching What You Eat Doesn't Mean Cutting Back On Food
With the prevalence of obesity in our society, I often watch people resist and then say "I am watching what I eat" in response to being offered food. While avoiding unhealthy or highly processed foods can be a step toward creating health, I like to remind people to approach diet from the angle of abundance and not restriction. Rather than telling yourself that you cannot have certain foods, and then finding yourself feeling deprived, how about focusing on all the foods that would benefit you positively to add into your diet? The idea of crowding out is based on the philosophy that adding healthful food choices into your daily routine will eventually lead your body toward its natural inclination for balance and gradually you will let go of the foods (and habits) that are not benefiting that healthy equilibrium.
Here are some ideas for healthy foods to "add in" to your diet:
• Quinoa: known as an ideal grain, quinoa contains all 9 essential amino acids that are required by the body as building blocks for muscles.
• Green Leafy Vegetables: such as kale, collard greens, swiss chard, beet greens, mustard greens, bok choy and many more – green vegetables offer a variety of micronutrients and also help with depression, cleaning the blood and clearing the lungs of congestion.
• Berries: low in sugar, high in phytochemicals, antioxidants, fiber, calcium, magnesium and zinc. Pick one or try them all: blueberries, strawberries, cranberries, blackberries, raspberries and more.
• Avocados: a terrific source of monounsaturated fat, avocados also contain folate and potassium and are high in fiber; fiber is known to help reduce blood pressure.
• Salmon: contains heart-healthy omega-3 polyunsaturated fat and is high in protein and low in calories. Wild Alaskan salmon is best to decrease risk of mercury contamination.
• Healthy Alternative Sweeteners: such as raw local honey as a home remedy for allergies. Also, agave nectar, a low-glycemic sweetener that won't result in an energy crash after eating.
Keeping your kitchen stocked with healthy foods will create a sense of abundance in your life around diet and nutrition. Many people experience hunger cravings that actually stem from your body craving nutrition. If your body is hungry, don't just feed it, but nourish it, and it will cooperate with your health goals.
Here are some ideas for healthy foods to "add in" to your diet:
• Quinoa: known as an ideal grain, quinoa contains all 9 essential amino acids that are required by the body as building blocks for muscles.
• Green Leafy Vegetables: such as kale, collard greens, swiss chard, beet greens, mustard greens, bok choy and many more – green vegetables offer a variety of micronutrients and also help with depression, cleaning the blood and clearing the lungs of congestion.
• Berries: low in sugar, high in phytochemicals, antioxidants, fiber, calcium, magnesium and zinc. Pick one or try them all: blueberries, strawberries, cranberries, blackberries, raspberries and more.
• Avocados: a terrific source of monounsaturated fat, avocados also contain folate and potassium and are high in fiber; fiber is known to help reduce blood pressure.
• Salmon: contains heart-healthy omega-3 polyunsaturated fat and is high in protein and low in calories. Wild Alaskan salmon is best to decrease risk of mercury contamination.
• Healthy Alternative Sweeteners: such as raw local honey as a home remedy for allergies. Also, agave nectar, a low-glycemic sweetener that won't result in an energy crash after eating.
Keeping your kitchen stocked with healthy foods will create a sense of abundance in your life around diet and nutrition. Many people experience hunger cravings that actually stem from your body craving nutrition. If your body is hungry, don't just feed it, but nourish it, and it will cooperate with your health goals.