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It is more important than ever to take care when it comes to health and nutrition. In North America, sedentary lifestyles have people sitting at office desks for most of the day, eating whatever is most convenient and, often times, only breaking into a sweat during the occasional run for the bus. Despite this reality, there are still ways to maintain good health, and one of the most important measures to take is to eat a balanced diet. If you are trying to improve your health or are looking for reasons why it is worth it, check out these five benefits.
No Mid-Morning Or Mid-Afternoon Slump
Ever find yourself perky and ready to go at nine o’ clock only to feel groggy and foggy a couple of hours later? Do you reach for the closest carb or sugar-heavy snack or down another cup of coffee to cope? Does the same thing happen after lunch? Eating a balanced diet can help curb these daily crashes. Well-balanced meals, particularly those heavy in vegetables and non-processed meats, can leave you feeling far more energized and at a more consistent rate, too. This is just one of the many benefits of healthy eating.
The Right Vitamins And Minerals
Our bodies were made to ingest a wide variety of foods laden with all the many vitamins and minerals we need to function properly. If you find that you are eating the same foods most days or the same kinds of meals each week, it may be time to switch to a more balanced diet. Try something you have never tried before. Snack on broccoli or carrots instead of your usual apple. Try a kale salad instead of a sandwich with a few slices of romaine. These subtle changes can help your body retrieve the full spectrum of nutrients that it needs to flourish.
Better Sleep
Arguably one of the best benefits to healthier eating is getting better sleep! Late-night snacking or dinners comprised of sugars or a lot of carbs can leave people tossing and turning or even waking up several times during the night. This can make for long, tired mornings and, over the long term, is not good for overall bodily function. Incorporating more vegetables into your diet, cutting out processed snacks, meats, and sugars - especially right before bed - can help you sleep more soundly. Better sleep can then, in turn, improve your concentration, memory, productivity and mood.
Trim Your Waist, Boost Your Confidence
While having a healthy view of your body no matter its size is very important, it is also important to take your health seriously. And when you start eating a better diet, one of the nicer benefits might be that your clothes start fitting better! You may even find you are shopping for smaller sizes after a while. Having clothes that fit you well and feeling like your body is healthy and strong can be a great confidence booster. Healthy eating is just one step that can bring you closer to greater self-esteem.
Energy To Exercise
Sometimes, it can seem like the biggest barrier to getting to the gym is simply having the energy to go in the first place. However, when you start eating more healthy, well-rounded foods, you may find that your energy levels start to soar. Working as a kind of domino effect, the more energy you have, the more likely you might be to actually make it to that evening weights or cardio class. And then, the more you go to those classes, the more you may want to eat well, and the more energy you will have! It can be a really fulfilling cycle, and it can all start with focusing on maintaining a healthy diet.
Eating a well-balanced combination of foods can have a life-changing effect not only on your body, but your mind as well. If you commit to adopting healthier eating habits, you may be surprised at what other benefits you notice!
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Paisley Hansen is a freelance writer and expert in health, fitness, and growing young. When she isn’t writing she can usually be found reading a good book or hitting the gym. She loves hearing from readers so feel free to contact her through Facebook.
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Founder Ray Spotts has a passion for all things natural and has made a life study of nature as it relates to health and well-being. Ray became a forerunner bringing products to market that are extraordinarily effective and free from potentially harmful chemicals and additives. For this reason Ray formed Trusted Health Products, a company you can trust for clean, effective, and healthy products. Ray is an organic gardener, likes fishing, hiking, and teaching and mentoring people to start new businesses. You can get his book for free, “How To Succeed In Business Based On God’s Word,” at www.rayspotts.com.
