Holistic health guidelines are meant to help individuals
achieve a state of balance through a healthy lifestyle. A holistic diet focuses
on more than just what you eat. It also takes your emotional, physical and
spiritual well-being into account.
The Objective of Holistic diet
The goal of a holistic diet is to provide your body with the
nutrients it needs to function properly. Many people don’t realize just how
many mental and physical health conditions popular food products contribute to.
With a holistic diet, you can eliminate many of the harmful food products that
you ingest. This can help you prevent chronic health problems, give you more
energy and improve mental focus.
Part of keeping a holistic diet is for you to learn about
the interplay between the products you eat and how they affect you. It’s about
eating for sustenance and vitality, rather than for convenience or emotional
satisfaction.
You Are What You Eat
The old adage “You are what you eat,” may not be as far off
as you may think. The products we consume have everything to do with how we
function. The food we eat gives our bodies all the ingredients it needs to
function. It’s important to be mindful of what we choose to put in our bodies.
Use the following recommendations as a reference for healthy eating.
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Drink lots of water. At least 8 glasses a day.
Dehydration can inhibit proper digestion.
·
Eat organic foods when you can. Look for
certified organic fruits, veggies and animal products that are certified by an
accredited USDA agent. Stay away from foods that have been exposed to
pesticides and other chemicals.
·
Eat locally grown produce. Food that has been
produce locally is more likely to be ripe and rich in nutrients than foods that
have been transported from thousands of miles away.
·
Get your dose of healthy fats. Fatty acids are
an essential part of a healthy diet. Be sure to monitor your fat intake and
practice moderation. For salads, try using organic cold-pressed oils for
dressings.
·
If you can, grow your own food. If not visit a
Farmer’s Market where you can purchase locally grown vegetables and fruits.
Sometimes eating fresh food from a Farmer’s Market that isn’t certified as
organic may be a better choice than organic food that has been harvested before
it was ripe to make a cross country trip to the supermarket.
·
Eat raw food. The closer food is to its natural
state the more nutrients it will contain. Raw cashews are much more nutritious
than their salted and roasted counterparts.
·
Take multi-vitamins to supplement your diet. It
can be hard to get all the nutrients you need from diet alone. Taking
multi-vitamins from a trusted source can be beneficial.
Things to Avoid
There are many food products that offer little in the ways
of nutrition, or they are loaded with synthetic chemicals and other products
that do not agree with your body.
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Trans
Fats – Fats like hydrogenated oils created from dairy products or certain
red meats are high in trans fats, which are difficult for your body to
digest.
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Salt –
Avoid ingesting too much salt. You shouldn’t have more than one teaspoon of
salt per day. You may be surprised to see how many foods contain an unhealthy
amount of salt.
·
Soft
Drinks – Soft drinks contain a high amount of sugar and many other harmful
chemicals.
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Additives
– There are a laundry list of ingredients in many food products like
artificial flavors that are not good for your body.
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Genetically
Modified Foods (GMO’s) – Most soy or corn products at major grocery store
chains are genetically modified. Try and find certified organic products when
shopping for tofu, soy, milk or protein powders.
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