Watching the adverts on TV and some of the views made on chat shows about looking after ourselves it always amazes me how the basics are overlooked. The new and more complicated approach is taken in favour of the straightforward fundamentals.
Water is one of those fundamentals. Most people have heard the statement '8 glasses of water a day'.
Whatever the precise amount of water we need for our bodies it is a fact that we are made up of approximately 70% water. Taking supplements and doing the more advanced things in terms of nutrition and health makes an assumption that we have the basics covered.
Sometimes keeping all of the plates spinning in life can be a challenge, but I'd ask you to challenge yourself - do you drink enough water during the day?
Not coffee, not tea, not fruit juice - just plain old boring water.
If you do struggle with this then please visit our other articles for some ideas, otherwise well done and keep up the good work!
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"Alkaline all the way!"
Friday, March 20, 2009
Friday, March 13, 2009
Count your chews
Whilst having my lunch the other day I was lucky enough to sit opposite a man who ate without chewing. I was fascinated by the spectacle opposite and managed to get into a conversation with him. I asked him what he was having – lasagne – and then I asked him what it was like. He didn't really know – it was lunch!
I thought that this was a strange response, it wasn't a bland meal in any sense and yet this person had not considered the fact that they were feeding themselves. If he had considered this he would likely have found that he would chew more and engage more of his senses in the eating experience. A book called the 'Slow Down Diet' (by Marc David) talks about the research behind good eating practices. In this case the need to slow down and enjoy what you are eating. The reason for this? To absorb more of the nutrients and become nourished. This is, after all, what eating is for.
Next time you are eating please consider whether you are relaxed, engaged and consciously eating. If you're not eating this way try counting the number of times you chew your food – it might be a good way to develop a better eating habit.
www.wheatgrasstogo.co.uk
"Alkaline all the way!"
I thought that this was a strange response, it wasn't a bland meal in any sense and yet this person had not considered the fact that they were feeding themselves. If he had considered this he would likely have found that he would chew more and engage more of his senses in the eating experience. A book called the 'Slow Down Diet' (by Marc David) talks about the research behind good eating practices. In this case the need to slow down and enjoy what you are eating. The reason for this? To absorb more of the nutrients and become nourished. This is, after all, what eating is for.
Next time you are eating please consider whether you are relaxed, engaged and consciously eating. If you're not eating this way try counting the number of times you chew your food – it might be a good way to develop a better eating habit.
www.wheatgrasstogo.co.uk
"Alkaline all the way!"
Friday, March 06, 2009
Crushed Seeds
We often look for ways to improve the nutritional content of our diets. Adding in new foods can often be difficult due to the volume or the time. Adding in small amounts of food to other foods can make this process a whole lot easier.
Crushed seeds is one good example of this. A mix of sunflower, linseed and pumpkin seeds can provide the correct split of fatty acids that your brain will thank you for. Adding this to your cereal or your yoghurt, for example, can increase the nutritional content of the meal.
Dried fruit is in the same camp. A handful at the end of a meal can increase the nutritional content once more with little effort. Thinking of ways to add in small amounts of nutritionally dense foods to your existing meals can make a big difference.
"Alkaline all the way!"
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