FUEL: September 30, 2013
Other Ways that Healthy Eating can have a Positive Impact
Consider the following 7 reasons that research indicates may be other ways that healthy eating can have a positive impact on one’s life.
1. Healthy eating can increase your energy levels. You can become more productive and socially active if you can stick to healthy foods. The more processed a food is, the less nutrients it will have. Whole foods are best because they are unrefined and unprocessed - your body will thank you by feeling good and energized throughout the day.
2. Healthy eating can make you look younger and fresher. Eating healthy foods and drinking water to stay hydrated combine to promote good cell growth and potential elimination of harmful free radicals and toxins in your body. As a result, your skin will regain its natural glow and suppleness.
3. Healthy eating can increase your productivity. An advantage to achieving and maintaining good health usually begins with a plan. A good plan will include a diet that suits your needs and includes exercise and balanced nutrition. Once you have mastered the day-to-day requirements of your regimen, you will notice that you are better able to get more things done. Your job may also seem easier because you have more energy. This will lead to increased productivity at work and home too. It’s not that much of a stretch to say that this can lead to opportunities that a sedentary lifestyle and diet just don’t offer.
4. Better eating means a longer, more fulfilled life. One of the other distinct advantages to a healthy diet and lifestyle is the fact that not only can you fit more into your day, you will also add years to your productive life. Whereas someone with high blood pressure and diabetes may need to retire for health reasons, you can keep being productive for years to come. Or you can enjoy retirement as a healthy and vibrant individual instead of sitting on the sidelines in your golden years.
5. Eating healthy can turn you into a goal-setter. The key to this is the making of a list. To begin, make a list of the things you need to do to get healthy. Your list should include fixing balanced, healthy meals and a list of workouts that you need to conquer every week, and so on. Several positive aspects come with making a list and sticking to it. As you cross things off your to-do list, you feel a sense of accomplishment that enhances your feeling of well-being. This positive outlook will carry over into all aspects of your life. Rather than being “the downer,” you may turn into the person who confronts problems with an attitude of resolve.
6. Eating healthy can reduce your health care costs. By improving your health, you are making a down payment on lower healthcare costs. Getting in shape and eating correctly will improve your blood pressure and decrease the chances of life-altering illnesses in the future. You will save money by not needing medication, and the further benefit is you won’t lose time at work due to illnesses that can beset those with bad diets.
7. Healthy eating enables you to better handle stress. It’s a fact that stress can take its toll on your health. By eating right and taking care of yourself, you can reduce that stress to a manageable level and increase your productivity and enjoyment of life. Whether your goal is to play with your children, grandchildren or live the rest of your life traveling, the choices you make now will determine what comes later. By making a list of healthy priorities and sticking to it, you can live better and longer.
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