Good nutrition is vital to a strong and
healthy mind and body. It's true what they say - you are what you eat.
This statement points out very effectively that if you feed your body with low nutritional
and sugary garbage, your body has nothing to work with and you'll end up eventually
feeling like garbage.
On the other hand, if you nourish your body with food that is packed with nutrients such
as vitamins, fiber, healthy fats, whole grains and omega-3's, you'll notice a huge
difference in how you look and feel ... especially if you make this type of food a dietary
habit.
Right now we're at a crossroad - we know we should be eating better, but there are so many
restaurants available offering "bad" food and it's making the obesity rate
skyrocket. Even restaurants that offer fish platters and other health-conscious meals end
up not so well because of the amount of calories you ingest between the bread, large
portions and dessert.
You have two options:
1. Stay away from fast rood restaurants - and when you eat out at restaurants, be strict
about what you eat. Stay away from the bread and don't finish everything on your
plate...bring the rest home for a meal you can eat the next day.
2. Make a meal at home yourself using ingredients you buy at the grocery store, not frozen
entrees.
The focus of this article is on number two because by making your own meal, you can
control exactly what goes into it. The end result is a meal that you know is nutritious
and NOT packed with health-deteriorating ingredients.
Here's an example of the perfect meal you can make at home. It has everything you need for
better health.
What you'll need is:
1 9-10 ounce bag of baby spinach
1 can of wild Alaskan pink salmon
1-2 teaspoons of olive oil
1-2 teaspoons of balsamic vinegar
1/2-3/4 cup of brown rice
Here's a breakdown of each food's health benefits:
Spinach - this green leaf is packed with phytonutrients, vitamins and fiber - and it's low
in calories.
Wild Alaskan Pink Salmon - yes, canned! It tastes better than you think. The reason this
is recommended is because the food is a powerhouse of good fats, protein and omega-3's and
is low in calories and carbohydrates. The salmon you would normally buy is potentially
high in mercury, which is bad. This Wild Alaskan form is free of mercury...and it's
inexpensive.
In case you're wondering, Omega-3's are vital for healthy weight loss, brain health and a
healthy cardiovascular system.
Olive Oil - full of good fat which your body does need. When you buy olive oil, make sure
it's 100% authentic. Some brands are now mixing olive oil with refined oils...the end
result is olive oil, but not really.
Balsamic Vinegar - vinegar reportedly controls your blood sugar level when eating which is
important for overall health. Furthermore, it gives the meal more taste.
Brown Rice - whole grains are full of vitamins and fiber. Check out Uncle Ben's instant
brown rice...it's pretty good and quick to make.
Making the meal is easy. You simply lay the spinach out on a platter- you can more or less
use however much you want- and drizzle 1-2 teaspoons of olive oil and balsamic vinegar
over the spinach.
Let this sit for 10 minutes or so - this gives the spinach a chance to soak up the oil and
vinegar. While this is sitting, cook the brown rice and open up the can of salmon.
When ready, simply spread the salmon over the spinach and put the brown rice either on the
side or in a separate bowl.
And now the best part of all - ENJOY!
This meal will take you 15 minutes max to make and each bite will nourish your body from
the inside out. And once you get used to eating healthy, you'll find yourself
experimenting with all types of different meals.
This article shared with you one example of a perfect meal but, of course, there are many
many more.
