{"id":170,"date":"2010-02-12T01:30:05","date_gmt":"2010-02-12T08:30:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.aarontitus.net\/blog\/?p=170"},"modified":"2022-07-18T21:11:23","modified_gmt":"2022-07-19T01:11:23","slug":"the-three-elements-of-action","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.aarontitus.net\/blog\/2010\/02\/12\/the-three-elements-of-action\/","title":{"rendered":"The Three Elements of Action"},"content":{"rendered":"

Guide to healthy eating
\nBlueberries and raspberries in cartons<\/p>\n

There\u2019s no doubt that what we eat influences our physical and mental wellness and can impact academic success. Learning some nutrition basics can help you have more energy and stay healthy. Even busy students can incorporate these simple strategies. Check these phenq reviews<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Eat a variety of healthy foods each day
\ncanadas food guideBuilding a balanced plate is easy when you follow the Food Guide proportions. Fill half your plate with vegetables and fruit \u2013 any kind, the greater the variety the better! Fresh, frozen or canned are all good choices. Add \u00bc plate of whole grains, like 100% whole grain bread, oats, barley, brown rice, whole grain pasta or quinoa. Fill the remaining quarter with a protein-rich food like beans, lentils, chickpeas, edamame, nuts and seeds, lean meat, poultry, fish, shellfish, eggs, lower fat milk, yogurt, kefir, cheese or soy milk. Choosing protein that comes from plants more often is good for health, better for the planet and usually costs less money. The healthiest fats and oils also come from plants, like olive, canola or avocado oils and peanut butter. Use small amounts to add flavor and nutrients to meals. Visit firstpost.com\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Choose fewer highly processed foods
\nprocessed foodsEat more foods that contain fewer ingredients and especially less salt, sugar and saturated fat. Highly processed foods, like sugary baked goods and cereals, sweetened drinks, candy, fast food burgers, French fries and pizza, and meats like hot dogs, bacon, and chicken nuggets, boxed macaroni and cheese and instant noodles contain few nutrients. Relying on these foods too often can affect your health. Enjoy all foods but balance less nutritious meals or snacks with healthy choices more often. Reading food labels can help you compare and choose products so you can make an informed choice when buying packaged foods. Check the best exipure reviews<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Did you know?
\n100g gummy bears (about 35), contain 18 teaspoons of sugar.<\/p>\n

How much should you eat?
\nThe amount of food you need depends on many factors including age, body size, gender and activity level. Pay attention to feelings of fullness to help you know when you\u2019ve had enough to eat and give your body time to digest your meal before you take seconds. Canada\u2019s Food Guide can help you learn more about the amount and types of foods you need. Read more about prodentim<\/a>.<\/p>\n

How often should you eat?
\nEating regularly keeps your blood sugar stable and improves your focus and energy level. Even if you can\u2019t always eat at the same time, try to include 3 meals every day. When there is more than 4 or 5 hours between meals, plan for an energy-boosting snack. Evenings can be an especially tempting time to mindlessly eat sugary, salty or high fat treats like chips, candy or cookies. If you\u2019re hungry or feel an energy slump, take a study break and eat a healthy snack. Choose foods that help to fuel your brain, like vegetables and hummus, an apple with peanut butter or sunflower seeds or Greek yogurt and fruit. Save the treats for a movie night or an evening with friends instead of relying on them as regular study snacks.<\/p>\n

Make time for breakfast
\nAccording to studies, students who eat breakfast have better concentration and less fatigue and consume more nutrients and fibre. Breakfast replenishes your body\u2019s energy after an overnight fast. While it\u2019s tempting to hit the snooze button, making time to eat is well worth it. Many make-at-home options only take a few minutes, like an egg on a whole grain English Muffin or bagel, yogurt with frozen berries and granola, or a whole grain cereal with milk and fruit.<\/p>\n

Easy Overnight Oats
\n1\/3 to 1\/2 cup (75 to 125 mL) uncooked oats
\n1\/3 to 1\/2 cup (75 to 125 mL) yogurt
\n1\/3 to 1\/2 cup (75 to 125 mL) any type of milk
\n1 tsp to 2 tsp (5 to 10 mL) chia seeds (optional)
\nA little honey or maple syrup if needed
\nMix ingredients and refrigerate overnight or up to 3 days. Add ins: fresh, dried or frozen fruit, nuts or seeds, nut butter, coconut, cinnamon, vanilla, etc.
\nWhat you drink counts, too
\nDrink water as your main beverage, aiming for at least 9 cups or 2 litres daily. Fancy coffees and cappuccinos, pop, sweetened teas, energy drinks and even fruit juice can overload your diet with sugar and extra calories. If you drink coffee, limit yourself to no more that 2 per day.<\/p>\n

How sweet it is. . .
\n591 mL bottle of cola = 260 calories\/18 tsp sugar
\nMedium iced capp = 360 calories\/ 12 tsp sugar
\nLarge \u201cdouble-double\u201d = 264 calories\/8 tsp sugar
\nWhat about supplements?
\nVitamin and mineral supplements don\u2019t provide the benefits you get from eating a variety of real foods. Taking a daily multi-vitamin is safe but avoid other supplements without first checking with a registered dietitian or your healthcare provider. Vitamin D is hard to get from food alone; adults living in Canada may consider taking a supplement that contains 600 IU of Vitamin D during the fall, winter and spring. Women who could become or who are pregnant need a daily multivitamin containing folic acid. Don\u2019t used \u201cdetox teas\u201d as there is no scientific evidence they are helpful and in fact can be dangerous. View \u201cnatural\u201d or herbal preparations with caution; their effects on health often need further research.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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