INSIGHT Magazine February 2015 | Page 25

Eating Tips To Make You Feel Young Again 1. Replace unhealthy fats with healthier ones such as seeds, nuts, avocados, olives, olive oil and coconut oil. Healthy fats aid digestion and help to keep you satisfied longer. 2. Swap white rice, white bread and potatoes for brown rice, whole grain or sprouted grain breads, red-skinned potatoes or vitamin rich yams. 7. Drink plenty of water. Staying hydrated is key in keeping our metabolism firing and energy up. 3. Fill your plate at least half full with veggies that are fresh and lightly steamed or sautéed. 8. Eat only lean proteins that are palmsized, such as wild-caught fish, freerange chicken or grass fed beef or bison. 4. Savor your food. Slow down when you eat. Taste each bite. This will help your digestion, and prevent overeating which can tax the digestive system and age the body 9. Eat a raw green salad everyday to give your body plenty of fiber and roughage. This helps keep things moving right along, if you know what I mean. 5. Eat calcium rich leafy greens such as kale, swiss chard, collard greens and spinach. This will ensure that your bones stay strong. 10. Eat fruit instead of processed, sugarladen pastries, cookies or candies. Fruit has natural sugar and fiber, so you will feel satisfied and still be able to have sweetness in your life 6. Be creative with your food. Find fun recipes that are healthy and pack a nutrient-dense punch INSIGHT Februar 2015 y 25