Women's Health: Healthy Eating!

June 17, 2008 by thinkhappy

Women's Health:  Healthy Eating!

Spring, Summer, Winter, or Fall - Don't they all call for healthy eating? Otherwise, we're doing the circular habit of eating and losing and really messing up our metabolism! But who can eat well all the time? No one can. It's not realistic to think anyone is capable of never noshing on anything sweet or savory - or pigging out on pizza and ice cream once and a while. That's the key; "once and a while."

To jump start your eating plan, choose healthy carbs (veges, fruits, and legumes). The fiber in these foods slows down digestion and helps you feel full longer. 

Go for good fats (monosaturated fatty acids in olive, peanut, avocado, and canola oils. Eat plenty of fish, throw in some nuts, and keep, and you should feel full and satisfied!

Lean proteins include lean cuts of beef, pork, lamb, egg whites, soy products, and beans/legumes.

A well rounded diet will combat your "once in a while" allowances. Just remember, having a treat once in a while is really okay - Don't beat yourself up or think you did the worst thing possible. Remember, we're all human, and we enjoy our foods. It's okay to enjoy them. Once you've satisfied that once in a while craving, it's done - move on. Get back into your better eating habits and praise yourself for having the ability to do so!

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