Healthy Living Isn't as Hard or Expensive as You Think!

Pretty tired of hearing people say, "I want to eat healthier" and then they don't do anything about it. Another one is "I want to eat healthier but it's to expensive." Um, no it's not! Let's see, what's another excuse "I want to eat healthier but I don't know how." Ok, put down the donut and pick up an apple.

Stop saying and do! Actions speak louder than words. If you truly want to live a healthy lifestyle then just do it. Next time you are at the grocery store, shop the perimeter. That's where you have fruits, vegetables, dairy, proteins (chicken, turkey, meat and fish), whole grain breads. The majority of your cart should be fruits and vegetables. The only thing you should be in the center aisles for are high fiber cereals and regular oatmeal, nutbutters (peanut, almond, sunflower seed), all fruit jams, beans/legumes, rice (brown, wild, jasmine, basmati), spice and seasonings, canned tomatoes, household cleaning products and hygiene products. If in the freezer section, frozen fruits and vegetables are great all year round. They are picked at the height of freshness, so go ahead and get them if fresh isn't looking to good. Just stay away from sauced vegetables and sugar added fruits.

Soda, stop drinking it. It isn't good for you. Diet soda especially! It's all chemical. Drink water... Is this you "Ugh, but I hate water..." Then add lemon, lime, orange or berries to it. You get the added benefit of vitamin c and antioxidants. Even though diet soda is zero calories, the chemicals in it affect your brain and body in a negative way. For every soda you drink, substitute it for water. Not only will your body and skin thank you, but you will drop some pounds too. If you have Diabetes, you definitely need to stop drinking soda! It affects your insulin levels!

Processed foods like instant potatoes or Hamburger Helper, are not good for you. Anything with a really long shelf life, not good. If the ingredients list is a mile long, don't buy it. Salt content is probably sky high too! Yes, it might be cheaper now, but in the long run you run the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and a host of other health issues which is more expensive to take care of. So why run the risk? Once you get into the habit of eating whole foods and prepare them in a delicious way, your body will thank you. It becomes second nature. Your taste buds change. You can do this. Stop making excuses! Start today with your next meal!  Are you truly happy with yourself? When you look in the mirror what do you see? Take control of your life now. You are worth it! You deserve to be healthy in mind, body and soul! Need help? Contact me! That's what I'm here for.