Nutritional Facts You Should Know

1. Run from sugary drinks: The brain doesn’t register calories from liquid sugar the same way as those from solid foods. So, drinking soda or even fruit juices mean more calories and a possibility of obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease and all sorts of health problems.🏃

2. Nuts about nuts: Nuts may be high in fat, but they are very nutritious and healthy. They contain a high source of magnesium, vitamin E, fibre and other nutrients. They can help you lose weight, fight type 2 diabetes and even boost metabolism.

3. Real food over junk food: The biggest reason why people in the world are fatter and sicker than ever before is processed junk food. 

4. Coffee isn’t bad: Coffee has been treated unfairly for a while, when in fact it is actually pretty healthy. High in antioxidants, studies show that coffee drinkers live longer and have a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s and numerous other diseases.👍

5. Fatty fish is healthy:  Fatty fish like salmon, which is loaded with omega-3 fatty acids. People who eat the most fish have a lower risk of all sorts of diseases, including heart disease, dementia and depression.💪

6. Eat your vegetables and fruits: Vegetables and fruits are important to your diet for good reason.  People who eat the most vegetables and fruits live longer and have a lower risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, obesity and all sorts of diseases.🙋

7. Eat enough protein: Protein is very important for weight loss, as it can boost metabolism significantly while making you feel so full that you automatically eat fewer calories. It can also reduce blood sugar and blood pressure levels.

8. Don’t overcook your meat: Meat can be a nutritious and healthy part of a diet. It is very high in protein and contains various important nutrients

9. Drink water: Drinking enough water can have numerous benefits. The best time to drink water is half an hour before meals. Half a litre of water, 30 minutes before each meal, can increase weight loss by 44%.😆

10. Probiotics and fibre are good for your gut: The bacteria in your gut, collectively called the gut microbiota, are incredibly important for all sorts of health-related aspects

11. Eat the whole egg: Whole eggs are one of the most nutritious foods on the planet, even often referred to as “nature’s multivitamin”. The yolk is where almost all of the nutrients are found. 

12. Don’t do drugs; drink in moderation: Your diet is the least of your worries if you are a tobacco smoker or drug addict. You need to tackle those problems first.

13. Use extra virgin olive oil: Extra virgin olive oil is the healthiest fat on the planet. It is filled with heart-healthy monounsaturated fats and powerful antioxidants that can fight inflammation and leads to many beneficial effects on heart health and lower the risk of dying from heart attacks and strokes.

14. Avoid refined carbohydrates: All carbs are not the same. Refined carbs have been highly processed and have had all the fibre removed from them, Studies show that they are also linked to overeating and numerous metabolic diseases.😉

15. Use herbs and spices: There are so many incredibly healthy herbs and spices, like ginger and turmeric which both have potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, leading to various health benefits     https://cutt.ly/9f8Oy2Z

16. Track your food intake: The only way to know exactly what you are eating is to weigh your foods and use a nutrition tracker

17. Don’t starve: Believe it or not, diets are ineffective and rarely work well in the long term. In fact, starving or depriving your body of the foods it needs may lead to future weight gain. Instead, try adopting a healthier lifestyle and focus on nourishing your body. Weight loss should come as a natural side effect of better food choices and improved metabolic health.😠

18. Exercise: Doing an aerobic exercise or cardio is good for your mental and physical health🏃

19. Say goodbye to excess belly fat: All body fat is not the same. The most harmful fat in your body is in your abdominal cavity, the belly fat. Cutting carbs, eating more protein, and eating plenty of fibre are all excellent ways to get rid of belly fat.😟