The New Year is here and it’s time to make those New Year’s resolutions come to life. Many New Year’s resolutions deal with making healthy changes to our diet. Whatever we intake leaves a lasting effect and may contribute to being overweight, health issues and even disease. Here at Hopewood we have combined a simple checklist of foods you should eliminate (or try to cut down on to start off with) for 2013 to help you achieve your New Year’s resolutions.
Soft Drinks – Even though many advertisements tell you otherwise, carbonated soft drinks do not eliminate thirst or hydrate you – in fact they make you thirstier due to their salt content. Apart from that, there are countless reasons to say goodbye to soft drinks--they are addictive, they contribute to obesity (due to their high sugar content),and of course harm your teeth. For a healthy alternative, try water with a squeeze of lemon or iced herbal teas for a hydrating beverage. Beware of sugar free drinks (next blog)
Soft Drinks – Even though many advertisements tell you otherwise, carbonated soft drinks do not eliminate thirst or hydrate you – in fact they make you thirstier due to their salt content. Apart from that, there are countless reasons to say goodbye to soft drinks--they are addictive, they contribute to obesity (due to their high sugar content),and of course harm your teeth. For a healthy alternative, try water with a squeeze of lemon or iced herbal teas for a hydrating beverage. Beware of sugar free drinks (next blog)
Deep Fried Food – Foods cooked at high temperatures create a substance called acrylamide which is linked to cancer. Even though there is a safe level of consuming this substance, deep fried food consists of 100 times the safe limit. Addicted to fried potato chips? Try slicing up a sweet potato and baking it for a nutritional alternative.
Excessive Alcohol – We all know that excessive alcohol is bad for us and can lead to many health problems such as cirrhosis of the liver, cancers, high blood pressure and many others. This year cut down on alcohol consumption and be aware of what you’re drinking. Instead of spirits and beer, try switching to a sparking non-alcoholic wine. It’s a nice addition to parties and celebrations.
Canned Soups – This may come as a surprise to many but most canned soups you buy from a supermarket have a high level of artificial preservatives like MSG, sodium and trans-fats, as well as high levels of sodium. Throw in some veggies and herbs in a pot and make your own healthy, tasty version.
We hope everyone had a great break and good luck with your New Year’s resolutions. Remember to love your body and treat it well – it does a lot for us.
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