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You are what you eat

The food we eat is like fuel. It gives our bodies the energy they need to function well. If you don't make sure that the fuel you pump into your body is of the right quality or quantity, you just won't feel as healthy as you could. Eating healthier means exactly that, eat healthy and you will feel and be healthy. Try it, its good for you!

We all have up to 100 trillion cells in our bodies, each one demanding a constant supply of daily nutrients in order to function optimally. Food affects all those cells, and by extension every aspect of our being: Mood, energy levels, food cravings, thinking capacity, sex drive, sleeping habits and general health. In short, healthy eating is the key to well being.

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The benefits of dairy food

Nutritious dairy products:Dairy products are nutritous - but avoid the full-fat options. Milk and its products are excellent sources of protein, vitamins, and minerals - most particularly of calcium, which is essential for healthy bones and teeth.

The varieties of milk:
Although cow's milk is the most common in the UK, sheep's and goat's milk are available too, as are plant based sustitutes such as soya milk and rice milk. Cow's milk is processed in a variety of ways to create products that vary in nutritional content and storage capability. Fat content is one of the most important distinctions, varying from whole or full-fat milk (which contains 3.9% fat) through semi-skimmed (1.6%) to skimmed (0.1%).

Since products based on whole milk are high in saturated fat and cholesterol, it's a good idea to moderate your intake. You can reap the same benefits, however, by choosing lower fat varieties
that still contain all the important nutrients of whole milk without its fat saturated contents.

Drinking water

Drinking Water:

Water is an essential part of our diet. Humans are able to survive for several weeks without food, but for only a few days without water. Since the body has no means to store water, you need a constant supply to replenish the fluid that you lose through sweating and urination. This means that you need to drink at least six to eight glasses of water every day, and more when it is hot or when playing sport or exercising. Do not wait until you are thirsty since thirst may indicate that you are already lacking the water you need.

Limiting Fizzy Drinks and Juice:

In the United Kingdom the consumption of fizzy drinks has doubled in the last 15 years - on average, we now drink over 2 litres of sugary fizzy drinks, squash, and fruit juice per person every week. Although these sorts of drinks provide fluid, they also contribute a large amount of calories and sugars to the diet. The marked increase in the amount of sugary fizzy drinks is believed to be a major factor in the rising number of overweight children in Britain today.

Making changes:

You can save hunreds of calories each day by paying close attention to what you drink during the day, and by trying to subtitute still or sparkling water, or other low-calorie drinks, for those with a high sugar content. If you only make one dietary change in your drinking habits you are on the right road to being healthier. If you currently have a juice drink with your lunch, then change this to water and gradually wean yourself off the damaging ways you are treating your body.

Healthy Fish and Shellfish

Healthy Fish and Shellfish:


All sea food is healthy and is an excellent source of protein, and a particularly important nutrient, as well as minerals such as phosphorus and iodine. Fish and shellfish are also low in saturated fat, so they make a good alternative to higher fat meats and dark poultry. Many types of oily fish, including salmon, mackerel, herring, sardines, swordfish, fresh tuna, and trout, contain omega-3 fatty acids, which are a type of fat that has been shown to confer health benefits.


Fatty Acids:


For example, omega-3 fatty acids may improve mood, reduce depression, and inflammation in the joints and arteries. Recent research has just now shown that eating oily fish may help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease by decreasing blood pressure and also the levels of triglycerides in the blood


Twice weekly:


The message is clear, if you are not already doing so, try to eat fish and shellfish at least twice a week, and make one of those meals with an oily fish variety. When you go out, order fish for a change instead of meat. For the greatest benefit, choose fish that is grilled (without butter) rather than fried since frying - particularly deep fat frying - can add unhealthy saturated fat to a meal.

Red Meat - Beef - Lamb - Veal and Pork

Eating Red Meat:

Red meat is a major source of protein which provides minerals including B12, iron, and zinc. However, it can be high in saturated fat and cholesterol. People who eat large amounts of red meat have higher rates of cardiovascular disease than those who eat less. This is probably related to saturated fat and cholesterol content.

A high intake may also increase your risk of colon cancer. Studies have shown that people who replace red meat with chicken and fish have a pronounced lower risk of cardiovascular disease and colon cancer. Nutritionists now try to encourage us to eat more fish, healthy fats, whole grains rather than red meat, saturated fat, and refined carbohydrates.

If you cannot bear to tear yourself away from red meat, make a consolidated effort to choose lean cuts, such as pork fillet or rump or fillet steak, and remember to keep portion size modest
and in addition trim off excess fat before cooking and use low-fat cooking methods.

Using Fats and Oils

Fats and Oils:

Fats are found not only in food, but are also added during preparation, cooking, and serving. They are absolutely essential to your health, but one of the most interesting nutritional discoveries of the last decade has been that not all fats have the same effect on your health.

Saturated fats, such as butter, lard, and dripping, have been identified as having the potential to increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. This is because they raise the levels of cholesterol in the bloodstream. however, we now know that other fats, such as monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, found in plant based oils and fish, are healthy and may protect us against disease.

As a first step in modifying your diet, substitute olive or rapeseed oil for animal fats in your cooking. Bear in mind though, that whichever oil you choose, it will provide 99 calories per tablespoon. So all fats, including oils, should be used in moderation. Beneficial oils such as monounsaturated fats, which are found in abundance in olive oil and rapeseed oils, have been shown to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease when they are eaten as part of a healthy diet.