GOOD FOOD VS. BAD FOODIn this article you will find a list of foods that will contribute to your healthy glow and the foods that wipe that glow off of you in seconds.
Good Food.
Raw Fruits and Veggies.
Eating raw means you do not boil, steam, fry, bake, freeze or microwave your food. Fruits and most vegetables maintain their best nutrition value in their original state. They are filled with food enzymes. We need good supply of those to provide us with energy, help us with digestion and balance our metabolism. If you can't eat raw veggies try to steam them for no more than 3 minutes.
And of course, some of the vegetables you have to cook in order for your tummy to digest them properly, like starch veggie - potato.
Good Carbs.
Do not listen to all the diets that say carbs are bad. There are certainly bad carbs (that I'll talk about later on), but carbs that are not stripped of their nutrients are a good choice for anyone (of course in moderation, like everything else). There is no added refined sugar in healthy carbs. Fruits, whole grain breads, grains, rice and veggies contain naturally occurring sugars, which easily and slowly metabolize for balanced brain function, mood attitude and useful energy.
Organic Foods.
Foods that are grown organically are free of chemicals. They are grown in soils that have all the right nutrients and minerals and are not sprayed with chemical fertilizers and pesticides. When you consume non organic foods, you consume toxins that accumulate over the years in your body.
Good Protein.
Vegetables, sprouts, beans and grains are all good proteins that are easily digested and enhancing to the metabolism.
Good Fats.
Fats is in the same bad reputation list as carbs, but once again there are fats that are essential to our body. Good fats are called essential fatty acids (EFAs) and you can find them in foods like: seeds, nuts and avocados. EFAs are important for aiding weight reduction, lowering cholesterol, improving immunity and nourishing reproductive organs, skin, hair and bone tissue.
The body cannot produce those good fats that's why it is important to include them in your every day diet.
Unprocessed Foods.
These foods do not contain any chemicals or other additives. Read labels on food packages, some of them still contain foods in their original state.
Bad Food.
Overcooked Vegetables.
The problem that most of us has is that we are used to cook everything for a very long time, that the end result becomes mushy. By doing that we kill all the good stuff that there is in the veggies. As I suggested earlier if you must cook your veggies, steaming is the way to go (not more than 3 minutes).
Bad Carbs.
Now stay away from these carbs as much as you can. And I know it is super hard, I used to eat chocolates, cakes, cookies, candies and any other stuff that is made with refined sugar or flour. Refined rice isn't good for you either. In the process of refining these foods lose their minerals and vitamins. So when they enter your body they act as pure sugar, rushing through your bloodstream causing mood swings, depression, anger and irritability. Too much of bad carbs and you'll end up having too much body fat. Over the years this life style could lead to diabetes.
If you are like me and can't leave without your sweets and treats, try organic dark chocolate or make your own whole wheat cookies or cakes, substitute your sugar with honey/fruits/dried fruits. Enjoy!
Non-organic foods.
These fruits and vegetables are sprayed with chemicals and grown in the lifeless soil with minimum amounts of minerals. If you don't have access to the organic products the least you can do is to peel all your fruits and vegetables before eating them.
Bad Protein.
For people with bad digestive system it is extremely hard to digest bad protein. All the dairy products are on the bad protein list. Dairy product produce mucus, in fact it is the most mucus producing product. Some people have allergic reactions to milk, such as: asthma, congestion, runny nose, skin rush, eczema, fatigue and irritability.
I am used to eating dairy products since childhood, if you are like me, try goat's milk (easier for human body to digest) and goat cheese. Also try non dairy milks: rice milk, soy milk(make sure its organic) and other grain milks.
Meats are bad protein as well because it is very hard for our body to digest them. The main reason of it being extremely unhealthy for us is that meat these days contains large amounts of toxins in it. Non organically grown cows and chickens have antibiotics in them and also not enough nutrients and minerals because they are kept indoors all the time. So all those toxins that the animals are exposed to are stored in the fat tissues. If you must eat meat, try eating smaller portions with a lot of raw vegetables on the side. If you can find organically raised meats on the market, even better!
Refined Foods.
Fast food, frozen dinners, bakery and other products that contain refined sugars and flours fall under Refined foods category. This type of food does not have any nutrition value. These foods are filled with additives and preservatives to give them a longer shelf life. Having a diet full of refined products causes depression, exhaustion, constipation and of course wight problems.
Many thanks to "You are what you eat" by G. McKeith and Google for the article's photo.
