Healthy foods list
Although there are many food types that you can eat, the following list shows the healthy foods as listed by dietitians. It will perform wonders for your health to include three or more of the healthy foods in your eating plan. In addition also make use of the Herbalife supplements to help with fat burning, energy increase, and overall health improvement.
By consuming two or more of the healthy foods on a regular basis, you decrease the chances of serious illnesses such as cardiovascular and other diseases.
Soy based
You can substitute meat with soy based cooking. Cow milk can be substituted with soy milk. Try to include soy beans in your cooking at least once a week as excellent sources of calcium, omega 3 and fibre.
Fruits
Apricots are rich in beta carotene while avos help to lower cholesterol levels. Strawberries are packed with Vitamin C required for the immune system and melon is rich in potassium.
Green vegetables
Leafy green vegetables should form a major part of your eating plan. Broccoli for instance, has a low calorie count while it is packed with phyto-nutrients. Other greens such as beans, spinach and lettuce are all rich in vitamins without adding to your weight.
Whole grain
Our bodies need the antioxidants found in whole grains. Pasta, whole grain bread, and brown rice are good sources of Vitamins B and E, as well as fibres.
Apart from the above, you should also get proteins from fish and meat to sustain good health. The vitamin complex products and nutritional supplements available from Herbalife are packed with the vitamins, nutrients, and proteins found in the healthy foods available. Make sure you get the nutrition required when exercising by adding the supplements to your diet.
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Health food to lower stress levels
The idea of health food is not something new. Asian cultures have long been aware of the benefits offered by some foods. Health food doesn’t have to be limited to salads. You can still enjoy gourmet cooking without adding weight or pressure on your body.
Below are some guidelines to help you make the most of health food.
- Reduce stress levels and ensure energy
If you are in a deadline driven job, you may become stressed and as a result of your lifestyle add to the problem by skipping meals. When this happens, the blood sugar levels drop and you will be tempted to raise it again through sugars. Lower stress by eating three to six smaller meals a day and by including Herbalife supplements in your eating plan, or follow the complete Herbalife range of products.
You will also benefit from our vitamin supplements and green tea based products, Herbalife Thermojetics beverage. Eat pastas and whole grains earlier in the day for a steady release of energy while you eat more proteins later in the day. Make use of our energy drinks – Instant Gaurana Beverage, Lift off, Thermojetics, or our H3O Pro isotonic drink as substitutes for coffee and tea. The pastas help to stabilize the blood sugar levels and reduce the chances of storing everything you eat as fat.
There is no shortcut. You need to exercise at least three times a week. With a busy lifestyle it may seem impossible to get the energy for training, but the more you exercise while also enjoying health food, the more energy you will have and the lower your cholesterol levels will become. Join the Herbalife community of healthy individuals. Select the right foods, supplement your diet with our products, and get the guidelines for healthy nutrition on our website.
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