The truth about sodas

Do you usually drink sodas?

United States is one of the countries that consume more these refreshing and tasty drinks! The influence of publicity is huge, you can see them everywhere! In every party, at home, at school… It’s super easy to “Grab-n-Go” and it’s very cheap. It has become a habit on our daily alimentation. People who usually drink sodas with caffeine are probably addicted to it but they don’t know it.

I suggest you to stop and think for a minute how often you drink soda during the week.

There are several reasons why people should reduce their consumption of sodas or even stop drinking them:

• It doesn’t have any nutrients.
• It has a lot of sugar so it can generate obesity.
• It produces cavities in your teeth.
• You consume it when you are thirsty but it does the opposite function! As it has so many sugar, your blood expulses it by the urine making you feel still thirsty.
• Many sodas have caffeine, which can provoke irritability, tension, insomnia, gastrointestinal disorders, and excessive urination, among others.
• It substitutes other healthier drinks.

Why don't you give a try to other natural drinks? You can create your own beverages with the fruits you like the most! Go for it, you won't regret it! 

Tasty Candies!

Are you candyaddicted?

I don’t blame you. Candies are one of my favorite pleasures, a temptation hard to resist. I love their sweet taste and their attractive and striking color!

However, there are a lot of negative aspects we must take into consideration when we are consuming them. It is our responsibility control ourselves and take them within limitation, maybe just special occasions. An excess of candy promotes cavities and the losing of your teeth. Make sure you brush your teeth just after eating candy.

Another negative aspect is that they remove hunger so when it’s time for lunch or dinner you don’t want to eat the basic food your body needs. In addition, candies are extremely addictive and they don’t provide any nutrients. They are empty calories full of sugar, unhealthy and can provoke future diseases.

REMEMBER! If you care about your health, reduce the sweet, addictive gummies!

Live is water. Without water there isn't life

As good as medicine!

Drinking water helps the functions of your body to work properly. It is essential for the proper functioning of various physiological processes such as digestion, absorption, nutrient distribution, transportation and disposal of toxic elements nutrient.

In addition, this vital liquid will make your liver, kidneys, digestive system and immune system fulfill their functions and, among other things, lubricates your joints, improves the strength of your ligaments, controls body temperature, maintains the proper levels of acidity in your body and slows the aging process.

Things you should keep in mind!

• Wherever you go always take a bottle or container of water.
• Try to keep a glass of water near.
• Try to drink a glass of water when you wake up. This makes both your mind and body awake.
• Try warm or hot water, you will notice the difference and your throat will thank you.
• Between meals, take in as much water as you can.
• Do not wait until you're thirsty to drink water.

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A present mother nature gave us

Are you eating enough veggies?

Eating healthy requires a lot of green food to our daily diet and broccoli is the best choice!

Broccoli has a high content of vitamin C. It also contains fiber and vitamin B; nutrients involved in balancing the nervous system and cardiovascular pathways. This green veggie also participates in the absorption of carbohydrates and fat metabolism.

If you are not keen on eating a lot of different vegetables, I highly recommend you eat broccoli. It is considered to be one of the vegetable that has the most nutrients and you can eat it in a lot of different ways!

Give this kind of small tree, Mother Nature gave us, a chance!

Discovering the truth behind potatoes

Do you know that sweet potatoes are a Native American plant?

They provide the main source of nourishment for early Americans. These large, starchy, sweet-tasting, potatoes are a root vegetable. They are among the most nutritious foods, and are packed with calcium, potassium and vitamins A and C.

You must not confuse them with yams! Yams are large, starchy roots grown in Africa and Asia.

They have many nutritional benefits:

• Rich in vitamin C, E, B6 and beta-carotene
• Heart healthy
•  Promotes healthy digestive tract
• Antioxidant rich
•   Good for skin and hair
•   Promotes eye health
•  High in fiber
• Lowers blood pressure

Incorporate potatoes in different dishes such as…

v  Baked Sweet Potato Chips

v  Baked Sweet Potato Wedges

v  Sweet Potato Pie Cupcake with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting

And… ENJOY!!!

One apple a day keeps the doctor away

Confused? Keep reading!

As I explained in the previous post, eating a balanced diet is essential in order to grow healthy. Fruits contain many vitamins and nutrients. If you eat them often you will take advantage of these benefits:

ü  Preventing illness and heart diseases

ü  Hydrating your body

ü  Having a good body digestive system

ü  Maintaining energy throughout the day

ü  Enjoying their great flavor

 

What about keeping the doctor away??

 

All the benefits that fruits can provide you are concentrated in an apple. If you get used to eating one apple a day you will maintain your health quite well. Therefore, you will feel alive, avoiding frequent doctor visits.

 

 

Apples are the perfect snack to take to school, so be sure to enjoy that juicy, red, crispy apple!

 

Start off the school year by eating healthy!

Do you enjoy eating?

Don’t forget to include a wide variety of food in your meals in order to grow healthy and strong! Your body needs the right nutrients to achieve a balanced diet and healthy foods can help prevent against diseases. Food is divided into five groups; in which each one provide at least one nutrient. If you eat a variety of foods from each group you’ll have a balanced diet!

Let’s review the five groups of food:

• Fruits
• Vegetables, legumes
• Lean meat, fish, poultry, eggs, nuts
• Bread, cereals, rice, pasta, noodles
• Milk, yogurt, cheese

Some tips you must remember!

ü  Eating candies on special occasions is fine, but eating them, as a habit, has a negative effect on your health.

ü  Water is essential to living and keeps you hydrated during the day.

ü  Doing exercise regularly helps to prevent diseases and keeps you healthy.