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| Eating Healthy - Easier Than You Think |
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Decades ago eating healthy was actually easier than it is today. Fast food restaurants hadn't really become part of the American culture, and burgers and hot dogs weren't normal lunch or dinner fare; they were pretty much limited to special occasions such as outdoor cookouts or state fairs. Meats were fresh, produce was fresh, eggs and milk were fresh. Today, even though we still buy fresh foods, our freezers are much larger but they are full of frozen prepackaged dinners, frozen juice, ice cream, frozen burgers and hot dogs, and all sorts of frozen snack foods for the kids after school. Our lives have changed just as dramatically as nutritional standards. We have dual income families, kids who are forced into too many after school activities and commitments, men who don't have the same company loyalty their dads did so they work longer hours for job security, and instead of finding time to cook and eat healthy dinners, families tend to fix what is easy - processed and frozen dinners, take out, or fast food burritos, burgers, etc. Add some shredded lettuce and chicken and we are totally convinced we are eating healthy. Unfortunately, many people feel that they have nothing to worry about if they're already thin. They fail to realize that even fat people can be "healthy" if their cholesterol levels are normal, and thin people can be at risk for clogged arteries and high cholesterol if they eat junk food. It's not easy to explain to kids, or anyone, that looking like a model doesn't mean you're healthy. If they are "lucky" enough to be able to live on tacos and burgers and pizza and still wear a size two, there are very few kids who even think of admitting that their health might be at risk, and then continue eating the same foods well into their adult lives until... A major crisis erupts, and it won't be good. Some people think that daily salads or even a baked potato is a healthy, safe part of a meal. And they're right - until they start adding toppings that have more calories and fat than lasagna and garlic bread! Having a salad is an excellent choice as long as you aren't pouring on a cup of high fat dressing, and a baked potato is loaded with vitamins and minerals - just don't load it with sour cream and butter! Until a critical episode occurs, most of these people don't have a clue they aren't eating healthy. They believe they are immune to the ill effects of pigging out on some of the worst food choices possible. They equate size with health. Find any 40 year old who works out, take a small size, looks terrific, and eats food that helps put her one step closer to the grave yard each day. Ask her to describe the last salad she had, and she'll likely describe something that was covered in tons of regular dressing that also included chunks of cheese, meats, croutons, and cole slaw. Delicious, yes. Healthy? Heck no! Eating healthy is not a diet. It's a lifestyle. One that doesn't get adjusted to easily or quickly if you don't really see the benefit or the need. Don't wait till it's too late because changing your ways. About the Author: Breakfasts have been claimed to be the most important meal of the day. By eating breakfast, it allows the brain to function better so one can focus more easily. For healthy recipes, visit us today! |
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