A lot of you live busy, hustle and bustle lives. This makes it
sometimes difficult, but never impossible, to get healthy, nourishing
foods into your body in a regular basis. Instead, a lot of you end up
spending money on TV dinners and junk food because "you're on the run".
Here are 9 distinctions you can make that will not disrupt your
lifestyle and ensure you get your daily dose of nutritional goodness.
Avocado
Instead of spreading your bread with butter and/or margarine, why not use avocado instead. Use this as your new margarine and you immediately boost your intake of "good fats" and nutrients.
Brown Rice or Quinoa
Quinoa is one of those foods that is considered a "super food" because of just how good it is for your body. It actually takes a shorter time to boil some Quinoa and it's quite widely available. If Quinoa can't be found, brown rice is a quick way to increase the nutrients you are getting from plain old rice, though it does take longer to boil.
Bread Alternatives
There are so many alternatives to plain old white, wheat bread I'd be surprised if you haven't identified them by now. There's Kamut, Spelt, Rye and all sorts of grains that are now being put into bread. I recommend that you seek out local, independent bakers who source local produce to ensure you get the freshest loaf possible.
Hallal or Kosher Chicken
A practice hailing from Jewish cultures and religions that has sadly been lost is that of preparing the chicken before you consume it. In short, if you want chicken that isn't chock full of steroids, uric acid (key ingredient of urine) and hasn't swam in colonic germs, go to your local Jewish or Muslim produce store and get yourself Hallal or Kosher chicken.
Locally Milled Flour
I'm sure many of you didn't know that if you leave flour out in the open for some time it eventually goes rancid. Normal flour is full of bleach and preservatives. Search for a local farmer who can mill flour for you on the spot and this will immediately boost the nutritional content of common foods such as sadza, chapati, pancakes etc etc.
Freshly Squeezed Juice
This one is simple enough: Get yourself a slow-press juicer and make yourself some fruit juice rapidly each and every day. For those of you who are alcoholics, this is a great way to spice booze up and at least ensure you're getting some nutrients.
Add a Salad to Every Meal or Make it the Meal
I am yet to find a restaurant on Earth that doesn't sell salads. I am also yet to find a restaurant where salad isn't one of the cheapest things on the menu. Adding a small salad to every meal can be all your need for exponential growth in energy levels. Every once in a while just eat the salad and ignore the junk, your body won't regret it.
Nuts, Grains and Cereals Instead of Empty Snacks
Sometimes we just need something to quickly fill our stomach. Usually in this instance we end up reaching for biscuits, unhealthy snack bars and all sorts of useless food. Instead why not fill your stomach up with healthy natural foods such as almonds, cashews and corn. You can experiment with fixing fruits and nuts, as in muesli or fruit and nut balls.
Read Books that Give You Healthy Recipes for People on the Go
The weight loss and healthy eating markets are over-saturated. This is a good thing for you because it means that there a plethora of books you can find that can help you eat healthier. Take advantage of these resources:
These are just 9 of many ways you can ensure that you get more good food into your body. In short, there are a plethora of ways for you to take care of yourself, you just have to look for them.
Avocado
Instead of spreading your bread with butter and/or margarine, why not use avocado instead. Use this as your new margarine and you immediately boost your intake of "good fats" and nutrients.
Brown Rice or Quinoa
Quinoa is one of those foods that is considered a "super food" because of just how good it is for your body. It actually takes a shorter time to boil some Quinoa and it's quite widely available. If Quinoa can't be found, brown rice is a quick way to increase the nutrients you are getting from plain old rice, though it does take longer to boil.
Bread Alternatives
There are so many alternatives to plain old white, wheat bread I'd be surprised if you haven't identified them by now. There's Kamut, Spelt, Rye and all sorts of grains that are now being put into bread. I recommend that you seek out local, independent bakers who source local produce to ensure you get the freshest loaf possible.
Hallal or Kosher Chicken
A practice hailing from Jewish cultures and religions that has sadly been lost is that of preparing the chicken before you consume it. In short, if you want chicken that isn't chock full of steroids, uric acid (key ingredient of urine) and hasn't swam in colonic germs, go to your local Jewish or Muslim produce store and get yourself Hallal or Kosher chicken.
Locally Milled Flour
I'm sure many of you didn't know that if you leave flour out in the open for some time it eventually goes rancid. Normal flour is full of bleach and preservatives. Search for a local farmer who can mill flour for you on the spot and this will immediately boost the nutritional content of common foods such as sadza, chapati, pancakes etc etc.
Freshly Squeezed Juice
This one is simple enough: Get yourself a slow-press juicer and make yourself some fruit juice rapidly each and every day. For those of you who are alcoholics, this is a great way to spice booze up and at least ensure you're getting some nutrients.
Add a Salad to Every Meal or Make it the Meal
I am yet to find a restaurant on Earth that doesn't sell salads. I am also yet to find a restaurant where salad isn't one of the cheapest things on the menu. Adding a small salad to every meal can be all your need for exponential growth in energy levels. Every once in a while just eat the salad and ignore the junk, your body won't regret it.
Nuts, Grains and Cereals Instead of Empty Snacks
Sometimes we just need something to quickly fill our stomach. Usually in this instance we end up reaching for biscuits, unhealthy snack bars and all sorts of useless food. Instead why not fill your stomach up with healthy natural foods such as almonds, cashews and corn. You can experiment with fixing fruits and nuts, as in muesli or fruit and nut balls.
Read Books that Give You Healthy Recipes for People on the Go
The weight loss and healthy eating markets are over-saturated. This is a good thing for you because it means that there a plethora of books you can find that can help you eat healthier. Take advantage of these resources:
These are just 9 of many ways you can ensure that you get more good food into your body. In short, there are a plethora of ways for you to take care of yourself, you just have to look for them.
My name is Tony Chomba Mwangi Njanja, and I am an African
immigrant who has lived in Australia for six years. You can read my
story for free by clicking here
My website, the Displaced African, is dedicated to the happiness and peace of mind of African immigrants. You can learn more about maximizing the immigrant experience on the site.
In addition to that, the site also has current commentary on the important issues of the day, such as with the article, the Empty Symbol that is Barrack Obama.
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My website, the Displaced African, is dedicated to the happiness and peace of mind of African immigrants. You can learn more about maximizing the immigrant experience on the site.
In addition to that, the site also has current commentary on the important issues of the day, such as with the article, the Empty Symbol that is Barrack Obama.
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