WOAH … Everyone and their cousin Fred is talking about health and wellness and the advice is flying! Ok, so you’re looking to eat healthy, lose weight, or looking to get fit – or all of the above! Where to start?
Most of us are creatures of habit; we buy the same foods from the same grocery stores, prepare the same recipes, over and over, and live within our own familiar routines. True … old habits die hard! But, if you’re serious about healthier living, you need to shake it up.
French fries, cookies, cheeseburgers … there’s a reason why we love food that’s bad for us: It tastes so good! But, according to a study from Tufts University it may be possible to train your brain to stop craving unhealthy food! Yes, it’s all about breaking those bad habits.
And yes, of course there’s a bit of willpower involved. You don’t just eat ice cream every day and then magically crave Greek yogurt instead! According to the experts you should start “swapping up”. If you’re a buttery cracker kind of person, try whole-wheat crackers. White pasta lover? … Opt for wholegrain instead. Eventually tastes change and you’ll end up preferring the healthy option.
Breaking sugar cravings can be hard. Grab a handful of strawberries, or if you need to start slow, dip them in antioxidant-rich dark chocolate. Also, Mareya Ibrahim, author of The Clean Eating Handbook, suggests that you up your protein intake to curb sugar cravings. Protein will help to keep you feeling fuller for longer.
Ok, so if you still can’t go without junk food on a Friday night, pair it with a healthy salad. It’s never a good idea to go cold turkey. Eat the healthy part first to fill you up a little more so that you eat less of the unhealthy foods. Change your mind set to change your lifestyle. Clever! Isn’t the human brain incredible!
Life is beautiful and you don’t want to bog yourself down with unnecessary health problems. Did you know that it takes only 21 days to form a new habit?
Here are a few healthy tweaks to get you started:
Substituting unhealthy habits with healthy ones rewards you with more stamina, better quality of life – and a healthier you.
So, come on, stock your pantry with healthy options and start living a healthier life today!
Source: www.heart.org, now.tufts.edu, beautyredefined.net, brookenotonadiet.com, you-app.com/7-healthy-eating-habits-that-can-change-your-life-jamie-o, personalexcellence.co, zenhabits.net, www.webmd.com, dailymakeover.com
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