5 Benefits of Healthy Eating: Heart health, great mood, and more

Leanne Josephine C. Austria

November 22, 2022

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  Most people would often think of healthy eating as dieting. This is not true. Do you want to know why? Healthy eating is not just about losing weight, it’s about feeling better for yourself both physically and mentally. It’s vital to one’s lifestyle. Take note of this: Eating a healthy diet doesn’t have to be strict which makes you unrealistically thin or even limiting yourself to the foods you love. Hello, cakes, fries, and burgers! LOL Instead, it’s about feeling great, having more energy, improving your health, and boosting your mood.

   

  TBH, you can never go wrong when it comes to eating healthy foods. It has a lot of benefits. Research even suggests that “healthy” food choices such as eating fruits and vegetables not only have a positive effect on the physical and mental health of an individual but can also be a long-term investment.

   

  Keep in mind that healthy eating means that you should be mindful of what you eat and drink and how you prepare it. Although, it doesn’t have to be overly complicated.

   

  There are plenty of good reasons to eat healthy food. Here’s why:

  

  1. Weight Loss or maintenance 

  Eating foods that include lots of fruit, vegetables, whole grains, and a moderate amount of unsaturated fats, meat and dairy can help you maintain a steady weight. Eating nutritious foods can help you to maintain a healthy weight or lose weight if you need to.

   

  

  2. Good for your heart

  A healthy diet can help reduce the risk of developing heart disease. It may be possible to prevent any premature heart disease and stroke diagnoses when you switch to a healthy lifestyle. Doing an exercise or any physical activity is one way of doing that.

   

  

  3. Strong bones and teeth

  Eating foods that are rich in calcium and magnesium is important for strong bones and teeth. This can also help slow done bone loss (osteoporosis) due to old age.

   

  

  4. Great mood and energy levels

  If you eat a healthy and balanced diet, you’ll feel better and more energized. It only means that your body is getting all the nutrients it needs to function properly, which will improve your energy levels. As much as possible, avoid sugary foods and drinks to prevent blood sugar problems or even diabetes. Remember, “You are what you eat.”

   

  

  5. Improved memory and brain health

  Eating healthy increases blood flow to the brain, which helps prevent brain diseases, one of which is Alzheimer’s. A healthy diet can improve your memory and lower the risk of developing dementia in later life.

  Hear me out, you don’t have to confuse yourself by switching to a healthy diet from your old habit of eating.

  A better approach is to make small changes at a time. Keep your goals easy and controlled. This can help you achieve more without feeling deprived in the long run.

  Think of planning a healthy diet as several small and manageable steps. Try adding a salad to your diet once a day. As your small changes become a habit, you can continue to add more healthy choices.

  Remember, even small changes can make a big difference. So, don’t be afraid to experiment and find what works best for you. Heads up, start now!

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