Your health can be the last thing you think about when you are managing a career, social engagements, a family and a home. However, taking control of your health is the easiest way to maintain a healthy weight and enjoy a fulfilling life. Here are some tips on how to eat healthy for a busy lifestyle.
Eat breakfast – Breakfast first thing in the morning will aid in blood sugar management and stabilize your mood. Look at a breakfast with complex carbohydrates, fiber, protein, and fats.
Don’t rely on coffee – Coffee overloads your liver and dehydrates, which can cause blood sugar irregularities. Start by decreasing your coffee intake and look at eventually eliminating it all together. As an alternative look at teas, like ginseng, oolong green, and peppermint.
Stay hydrated – Always carry a glass or stainless steel water bottle with you and fill it up throughout the day. When you are well hydrated, you will have more energy and get hungry less often.
Decrease packaged and refined foods – Although packaged or refined foods are convenient; they contain high levels of sugar, sodium, stabilizers, preservatives and artificial colors and flavors. Skip it altogether and put together a fresh sandwich or make a salad.
Eat whole foods – Look at foods like fresh meats, fish, vegetables, grains, nuts, seeds, and Whole foods will improve your overall health and help with weight management.