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Tips to Get More
Nutrients in Your Daily Diet
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The Truth
Getting all the nutrients you
need each day to function or even thrive can be a challenge.
After all, there are only so many meals in a day.
Here are some creative ways to
pack the necessary nutrients into your day, without going
over your tight calorie budget.
Make Each Bite Count
It’s tempting to sneak in “empty
calories,” with foods and beverages that have little in the
way of nutritional value. Don’t give in to sugary treats or
easy fixes. You will ultimately feel more satisfied by foods
that work to fuel your body.
Plan meals ahead to ensure they
each include a healthful balance of proteins, carbohydrates,
vitamins, amino acids and minerals. Eating colorfully with
each meal can help, because fresh fruits, vegetables, beans,
nuts and seeds of different colors can provide a rich mix of
these valuable nutrients and antioxidants.
Also, don’t let unhealthy
snacking be your downfall. Snacking doesn’t have to carry
the connotation of mindless consumption in front of a
television. Carefully planned bites between meals can be
just what the nutritionist ordered.
For instance, consider a cup of
high fiber cereal mixed with a few nuts or pumpkin seeds to
tide you over between meals, A piece of whole wheat toast
with a little nut butter also can do the trick, as can a
piece of fruit with a slice of cheese.
Get to know the healthful
options on restaurant menus and take the time to chew and
enjoy your food.
Easy Replacements
Some of the most essential
nutritional components include protein, good carbohydrates,
healthy fats, vitamins, minerals, fiber, enzymes and
probiotics. While many foods contain some of these important
nutrients, landing on the right formula can be an ongoing
and time-consuming challenge. It doesn’t have to be.
Consider fast tracking your way
to all eight of these core nutrients with a high-quality
meal replacement. For example, Illumin8, a plant-based USDA
Certified Organic powder from Sunwarrior goes well beyond a
traditional protein supplement and can be used as a meal
replacement, snack or pre/post workout shake. Available in
three flavors, Vanilla Bean, Aztec Chocolate and Mocha,
clean eating can also taste good.
Healthy Lifestyle
Match your nutrient-filled diet
with a healthy lifestyle. Get plenty of sleep each night, at
least eight hours, and move more during the day, with at
least 20 minutes of activity.
Be sure to stay hydrated all day
long with glasses of clean, clear liquids. Water aids
digestion and helps you skip the sugary soft drinks, which
are high in calories but offer no nutritional value. Opt for
water and green tea instead.
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