Simple Over Superfoods
SIMPLICITY
OVER SUPERFOODS
The goal this month? Simplicity.
For many of us, the
new year brings about that contagious excitement “to get back on track”,
whether that’s carving out a new plan for healthy living, setting intentions
for the year, or returning to previous goals for a more balanced routine.
You’re probably
seeing headlines and social media posts saying “detoxes” and “cleanses”
everywhere right now. I’m here to tell you that you don’t need to put yourself
through one of those. Your body, in fact, is an incredible machine that knows
how to cleanse.
It’s easy to get
swept up in the marketing power of these promises and spend a lot of money
while you’re at it! That’s why simplicity is top of mind for us here at Tattvum.
Simple, whole-food ingredients
are typically in fact just as powerful as the “superfoods” that you read and
hear about.
Set your focus this
month on simplicity, don’t overcomplicate things! A healthy, balanced diet
that’s full of whole-food ingredients that nourish your body doesn’t have to
break the bank, and it doesn’t necessarily include a million ingredients that
you don’t know how to pronounce.
In fact, you
probably already have several “superfoods” in your kitchen.
This article dives
deeper into three common “superfoods” you can probably find at home: ginger,
spinach, and lemon. http://fixmynutrition.blogspot.in/2018/02/3-super-foods-you-already-have-at-home.html
So let’s do this:
simplicity in the kitchen, simplicity at the grocery store, and simplicity at
the table. If you don’t know where to start, don’t worry.
The goal here is to
make you feel beautiful from the inside out while keeping it super SIMPLE. You’ll quickly find that it’s
more of a lifestyle than a diet ever could be, and your body will thank you.
Here are a few tips to keep things simple
this month:
ü Load up on leafy greens at the grocery store.
Cruciferous vegetables like kale, spinach, broccoli, cauliflower, arugula,
brussels sprouts, bok choy, etc. These vegetables are all low in calories,
while rich in important vitamins like vitamins C, E, and K, as well as folate
and fiber. This fiber plays a big part in keeping you fuller, longer, making
them a “superfood”. A good baseline to strive for is 6-8 handfuls of leafy
greens per day.
ü Focus on whole-food ingredients. Fruits,
vegetables, legumes, nuts, and seeds. Choose less of processed foods and more
whole foods. It contains more vitamins and minerals and no hidden fat and sugar.
ü Moderation is the key! Learn to eat smart and
wise. Try not to overeat and binge. Keep it simple- Try a balanced meal,
include whole foods and eat until you feel 80% full. This prevents from
bloating/flatulence due to overeating and makes you hungry for the next
mid-meal.
ü Try to eat at least 3 different fruits each
day. Eat a whole fresh fruit instead of canned, juice or fruit flavored
yoghurt/ice cream as they have hidden sugars.
ü Eat what is in season and local! This way you
eat fresh and whole produce. Simple is better than Super-foods whose name you
haven’t even heard and they cost a bomb!
By Dt. Manoli Doshi Mehta
Contact: +91 98330 94714/ +91 90823 04353
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