{"id":3638,"date":"2020-10-26T08:30:23","date_gmt":"2020-10-26T06:30:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/contattoblogs.timslatter.co.za\/?p=3638"},"modified":"2020-10-26T08:30:23","modified_gmt":"2020-10-26T06:30:23","slug":"let-food-be-thy-medicine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zcp.co.za\/main\/let-food-be-thy-medicine\/","title":{"rendered":"Let food be thy medicine"},"content":{"rendered":"

…and medicine be thy food. Hippocrates adopted this philosophy around 2400 years ago!<\/span><\/p>\n

Before fad diets and modern medicine, he recognised that food has the ability to keep us strong and healthy – both physically and mentally. A nutritious diet is fundamental to maintaining good health and well-being.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Just remember that eating healthy isn\u2019t just about cutting out meat and \u201cgoing green\u201d but about getting a well-balanced diet of different foods (in the right amounts) to give your body what it needs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

While it may feel a bit expensive to maintain healthy eating habits, all it requires is a little more planning. In our modern world we have become increasingly reliant on convenient foods and have reduced the amount of time that we have for food preparation. This whole approach requires our commitment to putting a little extra time into this activity (unless we have the opportunity to employ someone to do it).<\/span><\/p>\n

So it\u2019s not just about reducing our current weight but more about being proactive and creating a healthy future for yourself\u2026 today.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here are 5 more top reasons to start eating well:<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Your self-esteem improves<\/b><\/p>\n

Most of us don\u2019t realise that what we eat affects how we feel and think. Much of our general health is dependent on a healthy gut microbiome, and if we\u2019re putting heavy foods into our system that undermine the integrity of this central system, we will feel heavy and unbalanced.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Eating more bananas, raw veggies, cucumbers, strawberries, grapefruits as well as more foods that contain vitamin B and are rich in antioxidants are good for so many reasons. Eating cultured or pickled foods are also really good for the gut! This all helps us boost our general sense of \u2018feeling well\u2019 and will improve our self-esteem.<\/span><\/p>\n

Fresh, raw foods can strengthen hair, clear skin, whiten teeth and improve breath. We will also enjoy the anti-ageing effects of foods with calcium, vitamin A and K.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. <\/b>Your memory and overall brain function becomes better<\/b><\/p>\n

Mariah Carey sang it best, \u2018It\u2019s all in your mind.\u2019 Prioritizing your mental health is vital in your journey of self-development. Watching what you eat is key to that.<\/span><\/p>\n

A nutritious diet with foods that have omega-3 fatty acids or vitamins can improve your brain functionality and memory. This includes wild salmon, blueberries, dark chocolate or avocados.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Drinking green tea is also known to be good for enhancing your cognitive ability.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Improve your heart health<\/b><\/p>\n

Studies recommend that healthier eating habits should be one of the lifestyle changes that you make. This helps reduce chances of cardiac arrest, diabetes, high cholesterol, strokes and enhances your overall heart health as a result.<\/span><\/p>\n

Include green vegetables, almonds, peanuts, hazelnuts and sunflower seeds amongst other foods into your diet to boost your heart\u2019s well-being.<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Overall energy levels improve<\/b><\/p>\n

According to the Harvard Medical Center, one of the benefits of a healthy, balanced diet is the ability to boost your energy levels.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Some of the foods that will revitalize you and sustain your energy levels throughout the day are whole grains, vegetables, brown rice, sweet potatoes, oats, apples, unrefined carbohydrates, proteins, healthy oils and fats.<\/span><\/p>\n

Limiting your alcohol intake and drinking more water can give you a sustained surge in energy.<\/span><\/p>\n

5. You start to feel better<\/b><\/p>\n

The relationship between food and mood has been studied extensively. According to Healthline, your brain responds to what you put into your mouth.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

So it behoves you to be mindful of what you eat if you want to improve your mood. Drinking lots of water and eating foods rich in minerals like magnesium, selenium, zinc, amino acids, fatty acids can help in alleviating depression and mood disorders.<\/span><\/p>\n

Sources of these healthy minerals include eggs, black beans, soy, pork, chicken, broccoli and leafy greens like spinach, lettuce, swiss chard and collard greens.<\/span><\/p>\n

We should embrace healthy eating as one of our essential life habits. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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