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]]>Restrictive diets have generally been shown to lead to cycles of denial and bingeing, yo-yo weight loss and gain, and can encourage disordered eating. Intuitive eating rejects the strict rules of dieting and helps YOU decide what your body needs.
Pay attention to hunger cues and fullness cues. Trust your body to tell you when you need to eat and when you’ve had enough. Eat slowly and mindfully.
Intuitive eating encourages you to eat a variety of foods so you get plenty of nutrients and doesn’t restrict you from eating unhealthy foods when you fancy them. You’re more likely to be satisfied with a cookie or chocolate bar if it’s not viewed as a source of guilt or shame.
Check in with yourself to see if you eat more when feeling anxious, bored, or overwhelmed. Mental health and physical health go hand in hand, and it’s possible to work with a therapist if you find yourself doing lots of emotional eating.
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]]>The post Here’s What Nutrition Labels Actually Mean appeared first on My Daily Magazine - Art, Design, DIY, Fashion and Beauty !.
]]>It’s important to know that the information listed on nutrition labels refers to the food’s serving size. This number is usually in cups or pieces and you’ll also be able to see how many servings are in the package. The serving size is a good baseline to know how much you should be eating of the food.
We tend to overly focus on calories, when in actuality, they just measure how much energy you’ll get from a serving of food. Calories have little to do with how healthy a food is.
The label will list the macro and micronutrients in an item which includes fat, cholesterol, sodium, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, added sugars, total sugars, protein, vitamin D, calcium, iron, and potassium. Next to the nutrients you’ll see Daily Value (%DV), which is the percentage of the nutrient in one serving.
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]]>The post Parsnips is the Root Vegetable You Should Be Eating appeared first on My Daily Magazine - Art, Design, DIY, Fashion and Beauty !.
]]>Just like Berries, that contain a lot of antioxidants, so do parsnips. The antioxidants in parsnips help to decrease damage to your cells. That means that every time you eat a parsnip, you may be helping protect your body from chronic illnesses.
Fiber is what keeps your gut healthy, and parsnips can aid in this. They contain what is known as insoluble and soluble fiber. Both fibers are needed to promote gut health, and by eating parsnips you get your daily fiber. Studies have shown that eating more fiber has helped people to naturally treat digestive issues like acid reflux.
One vitamin that parsnips are loaded with is Vitamin C. In order to have a healthy immune system, you need to ensure that you eat foods high in Vitamin C. One parsnip contains 25% of your needed daily intake. This will help your immune system to fight off pesky colds, and keep you healthy.
Parsnips are delicious, so add them to your diet and reap the health rewards!
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]]>The post Here’s How Soup Can Help You Reach Your Nutritional Goals appeared first on My Daily Magazine - Art, Design, DIY, Fashion and Beauty !.
]]>Having a low-calorie vegetable-filled soup with your lunch can actually help you consume fewer calories during your meal and you’ll end up eating less throughout the rest of the day. Soup will keep you feeling fuller for longer and it’s more effective for weight loss than consuming a glass of water.
Unfortunately, not all soups are created equally. In general, clear broth-based soups such as egg drop, chicken, and vegetable soups are lower in calories than cream-based, chowders, and pureed soups. Stick with broth-based soups for your first course and if you’re craving a thicker soup, make it your main course. Sometimes, we can’t resist a cream of mushroom soup. Just make sure the soups you choose are high in protein and low in sodium.
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]]>The post Weekly Meal Planning is a Great Idea appeared first on My Daily Magazine - Art, Design, DIY, Fashion and Beauty !.
]]>Well, it doesn’t have to be this way. You can plan and prepare delicious meals in advance easily, quickly, and without spending a lot of money.
First of all, make a list of the dishes you like and find it easy to cook. This will be your basis for planning your meals this week.
List the dishes in a table, and write down for each day what will be the breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Make a list and go shopping! Focus on the ingredients you need. Also focus on vegetables and fruit, which you can snack on between meals.
Allocate two hours a week for cooking. It could be on the weekend, or one of the evenings on the weekday. The food you prepare, depending on the menu you have prepared in the table, should be enough for you for the whole week. If you have cooked too much, just freeze, and you will have food left ready for next week!
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]]>The post Do You Need to Eat Before Exercising? appeared first on My Daily Magazine - Art, Design, DIY, Fashion and Beauty !.
]]>One reason you may choose not to eat before exercising relates to getting an upset stomach while doing intense workouts. To solve this issue, just give yourself more time to digest your food or eat something light prior to hitting the gym. If you’re completing a less intense workout, that’s under 30 minutes, you may be okay going without eating something first.
For workouts that are longer than 60 minutes, you should eat something. What you eat depends on how your body digests food and it may take a bit of time to figure out what foods work for you.
We totally understand that eating first thing in the morning doesn’t work for some people, but the best way to fuel your body before exercising it to eat something even if it’s light. Bananas and peanut butter or toast with almond butter are great light options. For more filling options go for scrambled eggs, oatmeal with berries, yogurt, or whole-wheat bagels with cream cheese. For workouts later in the day, if you need to eat something depends on when you last ate. Usually, if you’re working out later in the afternoon, you’ll want to eat something.
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]]>The post Avoid These 5 Common Portion Size Mistakes appeared first on My Daily Magazine - Art, Design, DIY, Fashion and Beauty !.
]]>There are so many health benefits associated with olive oil, but it’s also really high in calories. If you’re using it for your salads, pasta, or as cooking spray, just be aware that the recommended portion size is one tablespoon which has 120 calories.
Many health fanatics choose to eat frozen yogurt over ice cream as it’s believed to be healthier, but this isn’t always the case. Also, when you get ice cream at a shop they usually give you 2-4 scoops or 1/2 a cup, which is way more than the recommended portion size of 1 scoop or 1/2 cup.
Granola is a breakfast staple for many people, but it’s also high in calories and fat. Store-bought versions also add lots of sugar. When eating granola, don’t fill your cereal bowl, stick to 1/3-1/4 cup.
These refreshing drinks are perfect on a hot summer day and they have tons of nutrients as well as lots of calories and sugar. When you order one from a shop they usually come in 20-ounces or more, which is also twice the portion size.
Who doesn’t love avocados? They’re in virtually everything from desserts to salads and they’re high in calories and monosaturated fats. Did you know that one medium-sized avocado has 234 calories? The portion size if 1/3 to 1/5 of a medium-sized avocado.
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]]>The post 3 Reasons Why You May Want to Start Taking Probiotics appeared first on My Daily Magazine - Art, Design, DIY, Fashion and Beauty !.
]]>Considering your heart is the organ that pretty much runs your entire body, what’s good for the heart is good for your life. Probiotics may keep the heart running smoothly by lowering dangerous cholesterol levels and blood pressure.
You may already be aware of the fantastic effects probiotics have on your body, but did you know it can aid in mental health as well? A human study proved that those who took probiotics had improved anxiety, depression and OCD symptoms.
If you suffer from ongoing digestive issues such as upset stomach, nausea or diarrhea, you may want to discuss the option of taking probiotics with your doctor. They can help balance out the “good” bacteria in your stomach for optimal gut health.
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]]>The post The Hardest Nutrition Advice to Follow appeared first on My Daily Magazine - Art, Design, DIY, Fashion and Beauty !.
]]>When it comes to eating healthy, it’s not just the average person that struggles. Nutritional experts have admitted that they face a lot of the same challenges! They’ve shared some of the advice that they find the most difficult to follow to in their own lives.
Ilyse Schapiro is a nutritionist from New York, and she sympathizes with busy moms who struggle to think about the food they’re consuming.
“One area that I find hard to follow is mindful eating,” shared Schapiro. “As a working mom, I find myself eating on the go, while I’m standing up, in the car, on the phone, and in front of the computer screen.”
Being mindful of the food consumed helps a person to make better decisions when it comes to their diet while on the contrary, eating mindlessly can be dangerous.
“Mindless eating leaves one vulnerable to consuming extra calories and not feeling satisfied,” continued Schapiro. “It’s so important to be present and enjoy your food.”
Maria Pagano is a nutritional coach, and she can relate to a lot of people’s biggest challenge when it comes to eating. “I would have to say that getting enough vegetables would be my weakest link,” said Pagano candidly.
She says that vegetables are often the first thing to go when a person’s life gets busier. How many veggies does she recommend in a day?
“I like to shoot for 6 to 9 cups, but I usually fall around the 5-cup range when life gets busy—and unfortunately that can happen often.”
Research has clearly demonstrated that when people eat slower, they eat less. Not only do we consume less food and consequently, calories, we also feel happier, more satisfied, and calmer. Slower eating results in better digestion, so why do people eat so rapidly? A busy schedule is a common culprit, and John Berardi of Precision Nutrition falls prey to it from time-to-time.
“When I feel myself speeding up, I remind myself to pay attention—to put my fork down between bites, have a sip of water, and attend to the process of feeding and caring for my body,” advised Berardi.
What lesson is there to be had from all these comments? Don’t feel so bad – even the experts struggle with following nutritional advice all the time, but the important thing is to keep trying!
Learn from the best and try to implement some of these healthy eating habits in your life, and let us know what you struggle with personally!
The post The Hardest Nutrition Advice to Follow appeared first on My Daily Magazine - Art, Design, DIY, Fashion and Beauty !.
]]>The post Looking to Heal Your Relationship With Food? Try Intuitive Eating appeared first on My Daily Magazine - Art, Design, DIY, Fashion and Beauty !.
]]>Restrictive diets have generally been shown to lead to cycles of denial and bingeing, yo-yo weight loss and gain, and can encourage disordered eating. Intuitive eating rejects the strict rules of dieting and helps YOU decide what your body needs.
Pay attention to hunger cues and fullness cues. Trust your body to tell you when you need to eat and when you’ve had enough. Eat slowly and mindfully.
Intuitive eating encourages you to eat a variety of foods so you get plenty of nutrients and doesn’t restrict you from eating unhealthy foods when you fancy them. You’re more likely to be satisfied with a cookie or chocolate bar if it’s not viewed as a source of guilt or shame.
Check in with yourself to see if you eat more when feeling anxious, bored, or overwhelmed. Mental health and physical health go hand in hand, and it’s possible to work with a therapist if you find yourself doing lots of emotional eating.
The post Looking to Heal Your Relationship With Food? Try Intuitive Eating appeared first on My Daily Magazine - Art, Design, DIY, Fashion and Beauty !.
]]>The post Here’s What Nutrition Labels Actually Mean appeared first on My Daily Magazine - Art, Design, DIY, Fashion and Beauty !.
]]>It’s important to know that the information listed on nutrition labels refers to the food’s serving size. This number is usually in cups or pieces and you’ll also be able to see how many servings are in the package. The serving size is a good baseline to know how much you should be eating of the food.
We tend to overly focus on calories, when in actuality, they just measure how much energy you’ll get from a serving of food. Calories have little to do with how healthy a food is.
The label will list the macro and micronutrients in an item which includes fat, cholesterol, sodium, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, added sugars, total sugars, protein, vitamin D, calcium, iron, and potassium. Next to the nutrients you’ll see Daily Value (%DV), which is the percentage of the nutrient in one serving.
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]]>The post Parsnips is the Root Vegetable You Should Be Eating appeared first on My Daily Magazine - Art, Design, DIY, Fashion and Beauty !.
]]>Just like Berries, that contain a lot of antioxidants, so do parsnips. The antioxidants in parsnips help to decrease damage to your cells. That means that every time you eat a parsnip, you may be helping protect your body from chronic illnesses.
Fiber is what keeps your gut healthy, and parsnips can aid in this. They contain what is known as insoluble and soluble fiber. Both fibers are needed to promote gut health, and by eating parsnips you get your daily fiber. Studies have shown that eating more fiber has helped people to naturally treat digestive issues like acid reflux.
One vitamin that parsnips are loaded with is Vitamin C. In order to have a healthy immune system, you need to ensure that you eat foods high in Vitamin C. One parsnip contains 25% of your needed daily intake. This will help your immune system to fight off pesky colds, and keep you healthy.
Parsnips are delicious, so add them to your diet and reap the health rewards!
The post Parsnips is the Root Vegetable You Should Be Eating appeared first on My Daily Magazine - Art, Design, DIY, Fashion and Beauty !.
]]>The post Here’s How Soup Can Help You Reach Your Nutritional Goals appeared first on My Daily Magazine - Art, Design, DIY, Fashion and Beauty !.
]]>Having a low-calorie vegetable-filled soup with your lunch can actually help you consume fewer calories during your meal and you’ll end up eating less throughout the rest of the day. Soup will keep you feeling fuller for longer and it’s more effective for weight loss than consuming a glass of water.
Unfortunately, not all soups are created equally. In general, clear broth-based soups such as egg drop, chicken, and vegetable soups are lower in calories than cream-based, chowders, and pureed soups. Stick with broth-based soups for your first course and if you’re craving a thicker soup, make it your main course. Sometimes, we can’t resist a cream of mushroom soup. Just make sure the soups you choose are high in protein and low in sodium.
The post Here’s How Soup Can Help You Reach Your Nutritional Goals appeared first on My Daily Magazine - Art, Design, DIY, Fashion and Beauty !.
]]>The post Weekly Meal Planning is a Great Idea appeared first on My Daily Magazine - Art, Design, DIY, Fashion and Beauty !.
]]>Well, it doesn’t have to be this way. You can plan and prepare delicious meals in advance easily, quickly, and without spending a lot of money.
First of all, make a list of the dishes you like and find it easy to cook. This will be your basis for planning your meals this week.
List the dishes in a table, and write down for each day what will be the breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Make a list and go shopping! Focus on the ingredients you need. Also focus on vegetables and fruit, which you can snack on between meals.
Allocate two hours a week for cooking. It could be on the weekend, or one of the evenings on the weekday. The food you prepare, depending on the menu you have prepared in the table, should be enough for you for the whole week. If you have cooked too much, just freeze, and you will have food left ready for next week!
The post Weekly Meal Planning is a Great Idea appeared first on My Daily Magazine - Art, Design, DIY, Fashion and Beauty !.
]]>The post Do You Need to Eat Before Exercising? appeared first on My Daily Magazine - Art, Design, DIY, Fashion and Beauty !.
]]>One reason you may choose not to eat before exercising relates to getting an upset stomach while doing intense workouts. To solve this issue, just give yourself more time to digest your food or eat something light prior to hitting the gym. If you’re completing a less intense workout, that’s under 30 minutes, you may be okay going without eating something first.
For workouts that are longer than 60 minutes, you should eat something. What you eat depends on how your body digests food and it may take a bit of time to figure out what foods work for you.
We totally understand that eating first thing in the morning doesn’t work for some people, but the best way to fuel your body before exercising it to eat something even if it’s light. Bananas and peanut butter or toast with almond butter are great light options. For more filling options go for scrambled eggs, oatmeal with berries, yogurt, or whole-wheat bagels with cream cheese. For workouts later in the day, if you need to eat something depends on when you last ate. Usually, if you’re working out later in the afternoon, you’ll want to eat something.
The post Do You Need to Eat Before Exercising? appeared first on My Daily Magazine - Art, Design, DIY, Fashion and Beauty !.
]]>The post Avoid These 5 Common Portion Size Mistakes appeared first on My Daily Magazine - Art, Design, DIY, Fashion and Beauty !.
]]>There are so many health benefits associated with olive oil, but it’s also really high in calories. If you’re using it for your salads, pasta, or as cooking spray, just be aware that the recommended portion size is one tablespoon which has 120 calories.
Many health fanatics choose to eat frozen yogurt over ice cream as it’s believed to be healthier, but this isn’t always the case. Also, when you get ice cream at a shop they usually give you 2-4 scoops or 1/2 a cup, which is way more than the recommended portion size of 1 scoop or 1/2 cup.
Granola is a breakfast staple for many people, but it’s also high in calories and fat. Store-bought versions also add lots of sugar. When eating granola, don’t fill your cereal bowl, stick to 1/3-1/4 cup.
These refreshing drinks are perfect on a hot summer day and they have tons of nutrients as well as lots of calories and sugar. When you order one from a shop they usually come in 20-ounces or more, which is also twice the portion size.
Who doesn’t love avocados? They’re in virtually everything from desserts to salads and they’re high in calories and monosaturated fats. Did you know that one medium-sized avocado has 234 calories? The portion size if 1/3 to 1/5 of a medium-sized avocado.
The post Avoid These 5 Common Portion Size Mistakes appeared first on My Daily Magazine - Art, Design, DIY, Fashion and Beauty !.
]]>The post 3 Reasons Why You May Want to Start Taking Probiotics appeared first on My Daily Magazine - Art, Design, DIY, Fashion and Beauty !.
]]>Considering your heart is the organ that pretty much runs your entire body, what’s good for the heart is good for your life. Probiotics may keep the heart running smoothly by lowering dangerous cholesterol levels and blood pressure.
You may already be aware of the fantastic effects probiotics have on your body, but did you know it can aid in mental health as well? A human study proved that those who took probiotics had improved anxiety, depression and OCD symptoms.
If you suffer from ongoing digestive issues such as upset stomach, nausea or diarrhea, you may want to discuss the option of taking probiotics with your doctor. They can help balance out the “good” bacteria in your stomach for optimal gut health.
The post 3 Reasons Why You May Want to Start Taking Probiotics appeared first on My Daily Magazine - Art, Design, DIY, Fashion and Beauty !.
]]>The post The Hardest Nutrition Advice to Follow appeared first on My Daily Magazine - Art, Design, DIY, Fashion and Beauty !.
]]>When it comes to eating healthy, it’s not just the average person that struggles. Nutritional experts have admitted that they face a lot of the same challenges! They’ve shared some of the advice that they find the most difficult to follow to in their own lives.
Ilyse Schapiro is a nutritionist from New York, and she sympathizes with busy moms who struggle to think about the food they’re consuming.
“One area that I find hard to follow is mindful eating,” shared Schapiro. “As a working mom, I find myself eating on the go, while I’m standing up, in the car, on the phone, and in front of the computer screen.”
Being mindful of the food consumed helps a person to make better decisions when it comes to their diet while on the contrary, eating mindlessly can be dangerous.
“Mindless eating leaves one vulnerable to consuming extra calories and not feeling satisfied,” continued Schapiro. “It’s so important to be present and enjoy your food.”
Maria Pagano is a nutritional coach, and she can relate to a lot of people’s biggest challenge when it comes to eating. “I would have to say that getting enough vegetables would be my weakest link,” said Pagano candidly.
She says that vegetables are often the first thing to go when a person’s life gets busier. How many veggies does she recommend in a day?
“I like to shoot for 6 to 9 cups, but I usually fall around the 5-cup range when life gets busy—and unfortunately that can happen often.”
Research has clearly demonstrated that when people eat slower, they eat less. Not only do we consume less food and consequently, calories, we also feel happier, more satisfied, and calmer. Slower eating results in better digestion, so why do people eat so rapidly? A busy schedule is a common culprit, and John Berardi of Precision Nutrition falls prey to it from time-to-time.
“When I feel myself speeding up, I remind myself to pay attention—to put my fork down between bites, have a sip of water, and attend to the process of feeding and caring for my body,” advised Berardi.
What lesson is there to be had from all these comments? Don’t feel so bad – even the experts struggle with following nutritional advice all the time, but the important thing is to keep trying!
Learn from the best and try to implement some of these healthy eating habits in your life, and let us know what you struggle with personally!
The post The Hardest Nutrition Advice to Follow appeared first on My Daily Magazine - Art, Design, DIY, Fashion and Beauty !.
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