Eat Yourself Healthy

You?re hungry, so you eat. It?s so simple, isn?t it? Well, maybe not so simple these days.

It is apparent that what you eat has a profound effect on how you feel and how healthy you are.

Your diet, the number of calories, the Glycemic Index, the mix of protein and carbohydrate, the amount of refined sugar, processed or home made, when you eat and more, all have some effect on your long-term health and ultimately happiness.

Eating has turned into a science instead of a simple necessity. The focus on food is now where and how it is grown and the time it takes to get from field to your table.

Food processing companies are becoming as large and powerful as drug companies in that they bombard us with advertising to try the latest food combination ready-made, frozen meal. They play on the pace of life today and the lack of time to prepare and cook food for you and the family.

The consequence of poor diet throughout your life increases your chances of becoming overweight and developing diabetes, or even possibly some other disease such as cancer. It is not something to look forward to.

Maybe now is a good time to review what you eat and think about changing to a healthier mix of food. Certainly, cutting down of processed food is a must, as is trying to reduce the amount of refined sugar you munch through in cookies, cakes and candies.

But, don?t think the news is as bad as it might seem. The benefits of fresh and organic foods are many, and they taste just great. Once you get into the habit of choosing fresh fish and meat, seasonal fruit and vegetables, you?ll never go back.

You will feel better and happier, and you will be healthier.

What to do is take a look at what makes up these delicious fresh foods. Check out their calorie content, how many vitamins and minerals they contain, how much fat both saturated and unsaturated, the water content and most of all just what impact they can have on your health.

Suddenly you will see how omega-3 fatty acids help a whole list of conditions such as helping your memory, lowering cholesterol, reducing inflammation, building up your immune system and much more.

You?ll discover the benefits of antioxidants to help combat ageing, and lutein to help preserve your sight.

What about the good things that fibre, both soluble and insoluble, does for health?

Then, there are the foods that fight cancer. Broccoli, for instance, slows cancer growth and may kill Helicobacter pylori in your stomach so preventing ulcers.

The list is endless. All kinds of fresh fruit and vegetables contribute to your well-being. It doesn?t take a lot of time or effort to prepare healthy, nutritious and delicious meals. And, buying healthy food takes no longer than unhealthy processed meals.

Take a look at some fresh foods and you?ll be surprised just how good they are for you.

James Brunton is a pharmacist with many years experience. Get his booklets on alternative therapies including basic food groups at http://www.healthexplored.com, subscribe to his newsletter and get a free tips booklet, or claim some of his special reports on cholesterol, antacids and pain.