You are what you eat...

Hey there Beautifuls

This was a popular post last time I did it and I haven't posted a health post in a while so I thought I'd do another 'You are what you eat' post with what I've been eating recently and the benefits of those foods to the body and mind.

Strawberries -  What with the little stint of unusually great weather we had in March we've had a lovely harvest of strawberries recently, Sweet and juicy I'm loving them right now! Health wise Strawberries contain fiber which are good for digestion and they're known to curb hunger whilst being very low in calories.  They also contain anti-oxidants and anti-inflammatories (great for osteoarthritis, asthma and athersclerosis) which do the same job as Aspirin or Ibuprofen but without the nasty side-effects of drugs :D

Weetabix - Yup I've been back on the weetabix recently! Tastes a bit like cardboard but definitely fills you up in the morning and the milk adds to your daily calcium intake.  Now the most obvious benefit of weetabix is of course keeping your digestive system and your bowels healthy and regular...Yup i'm talking regular pooping! lol A high in fiber diet is great for constipation and nobyd wants to be constipated right? Now I think I'll stop saying Constipated...

Olives - Hmm now just to clarify, I absolutely hate olives! I can't really stand the taste or the smell of them but because they're so good for you I've been trying to stomach atleast one or two a day.  Olives date back some 8,000 years where the olive tree was a symbol of peace and harmony.  Olives are rich in Vitamin E, Copper and Iron and are also an excellent source of fibre! (you're thinking constipation again right?)  They contain healthy monounsaturated fats which are great for preventing Heart Disease, Colon cancer, preventing the damage and inflammation of the cells and reducing the severity of Asthma and Osteoarthritis.

Chicken - I eat lots of chicken, boil it, roast it, grill it, fry it doesn't really matter I just love it! Chicken is high in lean protein which is great for growth and developement and good for those trying to lose weight.  Chicken also contains phosphorus which is good for yer teeth and bones and helps the functioning of yer kidneys, liver and central nervous system.

 Now obviously all foods should be consumed in moderation (eating fried chicken all day isn't going to be good for ya!) and always consult your GP or health care professional before undertaking any dietary changes.  This post is just a little insight into what I like to eat now and then and what benefits those foods have for the body.

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You are what you eat!

Howdy Beautifuls,

This is just a quick post that I thought might be a bit interesting...

I've picked a few of the things I've really been loving to eat and drink recently and dissected the contents to see just what these things have been doing to my body.  What benefits they have and how they affect the function of my body and mind.  So as the saying goes...'you are what you eat...'  Well this is what I eat so I guess this is what I am...

Morning Green Tea
I'm quite partial to a nice cuppa coffee in the morning but I'm trying to change all that now.  I Now have a cup of green tea in the morning.  Green Tea is full of antioxidants, it has cardiovascular benefits as well as helping to reduce the risk of certain types of cancer.  Green tea helps to raise the body's metabolic rate and stimulates fat oxidation.

Black grapes
I love Black and red grapes, so much more than white grapes.  Research suggests that the regular consumption of black grapes can be used to treat as well as help to prevent heart disease.  They actually trigger a process in certain genes which help to repair and reduce damage to cardiac muscles.  Black grapes are also beneficial for brain function.

Pistachio Nuts
Just recently I've become addicted to these little buggers, the non salted kind of course!  Pistachios contain over 30 different vitamins, minerals and nutrients.  They are great for snacking on and are very high in fibre, protein and antioxidants and even have an effect on blood lipid meaning they help lower cholesterol and protect cardiovascular health

Chocolate
Did you know that dark chocolate contains 8 times more antioxidants than strawberries? well it does apparently.  And It's great for anti aging! Now it's only really dark chocolate that has the health benefits which I dont really eat so I guess I'm cheating just a little bit here...

Milk
Milk and dairy is full of calcium, phosphorous, magnesium and protein which are all essential for healthy bone growth, strength and development. It's also great for the toothicals. Studies have shown those that consume a moderate amount of milk a day are likely to be slimmer and are at a lower risk of cardiac disease and type 2 diabetes.

Now obviously I eat a lot more but these are things that I've been consuming pretty much on a daily basis so I guess I'm about 75% made up of these things!  From the looks of it I'll have a very healthy ticker! *touch wood*

Hope this was interesting for you peeps and I'd love to know what you're all made up of

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