Making Healthy Food Choices

We eat to nourish our body - a fact that is often overlooked. People get so consumed with calorie counting and fat grams that they forget to consider whether they are receiving the nutrients their mind and body need.

Signs that you may not be nourishing your body properly include, but are not limited to, headaches, poor memory, heavy limbs, fatigue, nausea and poor skin. The right mix of healthy food increases energy levels as well as reduces risks of developing illness and serious disease.

Don't Forget to Water
Just as plants wilt when they don't get enough water, essentially so do humans. We miss the many signs of dehydration (dry mouth is the last sign), causing the cells in our body to be less efficient. As a result, we have symptoms that equal disease and are treated with medicine. Medicine only makes the body more dehydrated. And the older we get, the more the water content of the cells in our body decrease. Under temperate conditions, the human body needs 1/2 ounces of water per pound of body weight m-i-n-i-m-u-m in a 24-hour period. For example, if you weigh 150 lbs, you need a minimum of 75 ounces of water daily.

Healthy Food for a Healthy Body
No need to change your diet drastically to reap the benefits of a healthier body. It's easier to make little alterations here and there - including more vegetables and fruits with your meals - than to drastically shift your eating patterns. With healthier foods and plenty of water, you will feel better and more energetic.