What if there was one thing you could do that would eliminate 80% of the excess sugar and salt in your diet? You can eat healthier without giving up desserts and potatoes!
If you’re like the average adult, you’re likely eating too much sugar and salt. Most of that comes from processed foods you buy in supermarkets and restaurants.
To make matters worse, many of these items, like sweetened breakfast cereals and soda, are ultra-processed. They’re full of artificial ingredients made in labs, and they’ve been shown to accelerate weight gain.
You can enjoy delicious foods along with the health benefits of cutting back on sugar and salt. That includes lowering your blood pressure and LDL cholesterol, as well as reducing your risk of heart attacks, stroke, and other serious health issues.
Make a good start with these suggestions.
Eating More Whole Foods
About 80% of the sugar and salt in your diet comes from processed foods. Switching to whole foods is a big change, but you can succeed with one small step at a time.
Try these techniques:
- Check your cabinets. Put junk food out of reach. Remove it from your kitchen or store it on the highest shelves. You’re less likely to give into temptation if it means driving to a store or taking out a step stool.
- Shop the perimeter. Stick to the outer aisles at the supermarket. That’s where you’ll find fresh produce and dairy products, instead of chips and candy.
- Visit farmers markets. Diversify your grocery shopping. Research farmer’s markets in your neighborhood.
- Bring a list. Reduce impulse purchases by planning what to buy before you leave home. Create menus for the week, so you’ll know what ingredients you need.
As you eat more whole foods, you’re retraining your taste buds to prefer natural flavors. You may soon like homemade whole-grain pita chips more than pork rinds. You’ll be increasing your chances of leading a longer and more active life by consuming less sugar and salt.
Wrap-Up
If you have reached this point you are committed to fueling your body with foods that will improve your health and well-being. Be sure to check out our fresh meals for days when you are simply too busy to cook and still deserve to eat healthy. http://www.tinyurl.com/vegginout
