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5 Simple Ways To Boost Your Diet

Many people can agree that they have room for improvement in their diets.  Even though they’d like to make improvements on their diet, sometimes wanting it isn’t enough motivation to make it happen.

Making significant changes to your diet and lifestyle involves a lot of commitment and dedication to putting in the work every day.  If you’re not ready to make a 100% commitment but want to dip your feet into ways of boosting your health, here are some of the simplest and most effective changes that you can make to your diet. 

Limit Sugar Intake

A lot of people think that sugar is only found in places like candy or juices, however, what they don’t realize is that sugar is hidden in all sorts of places.  Even seemingly innocent sauces like ketchup can pack a whopping amount of sugars in a single spoonful. 

It’s essential to guard your teeth against decay and cavities, and one of the best ways is by limiting your sugar intake and opting for alternative foods.  Rather than drinking soda, for example, try a flavored sparkling water. You’ll find that it may not be quite the same initially, however, over time you’ll start to enjoy its freshness and lack of syrupy aftermath in your mouth.  Not to mention you’ll likely experience weight loss.

Eat Raw Foods

Raw foods aren’t just lower in calories, but they have many health benefits because of their enzymes and probiotics.

Try to eat at least once raw food with every meal.  Your digestion will improve, and you’ll find yourself fuller on less food.  

To begin, try finishing every meal with a small green salad.  By giving yourself a fibrous boost at the end of a meal, you’ll jumpstart your digestion and give yourself an extra dose of vitamins. 

Avoid Processed Foods

Even though processed foods may be more convenient since they come prepared and flavored, they have a multitude of chemicals and preservatives which negatively affect your health.

Many processed foods aren’t only linked to obesity, but even cancer.  Try to cut out processed foods for one week and see if you start to notice a difference in your energy levels.  Chances are you’ll probably feel a huge improvement if you typically feel sluggish. 

Drink Water

Water isn’t just essential for our survival, but it helps our systems function better and can even cut back on our appetites.

Experts recommend drinking at least eight to ten glasses of water a day.  While this may seem like a lot to some people, with enough practice, it won’t seem like that much.  Make it a habit of carrying around a large water bottle all day and sipping from it frequently. You may find yourself going to the bathroom a bit more, but the benefits are worth it.

Sam Roberts
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