Franziska Spritzler RD CDE writes:
"Real food is food that is as close to its natural state as possible.
It is primarily:- unprocessed
- free of chemical additives
- rich in nutrients
While processed foods are convenient, they can also potentially affect your health. So following a diet based on real food may be one of the most important things you can do to help maintain good health.
Here are 21 reasons to eat real food:
1. Loaded with important nutrients
2. Low in sugar
3. Heart healthy
4. Better for the environment
5. High in fibre
6. Helps control blood sugar
7. Good for your skin
8. Helps lower triglycerides
9. Provides variety
10. Costs less in the long run
11. High in healthy fats
12. May reduce disease risk
13. Contains antioxidants
14. Good for your gut
15. May help prevent overeating
16. Promotes dental health
17. May help reduce sugar cravings
18. Sets a good example
19. Gets the focus off dieting
20. Helps support local farmers
21. Delicious
The bottom line
Real food is just one component of a healthy lifestyle. It’s also important to get plenty of exercise, lower your stress levels, and maintain proper nutrition. But there’s no doubt that eating more real food will go a long way toward improving your health."
The above is just a snippet of Franziska's article, you can read it in full here
Dear reader - you will find a variety of articles and recipe ideas, within this blog. It is important to note, not all may be suitable for you. If you may have any food allergies, or underlying health issues these must always be taken into account. If you are a diabetic and not sure how certain foods may affect your blood sugars, test is best, i.e. use your meter. If you have any concerns about your health, it is always advisable to consult your doctor or health care team.
All the best Jan
...good things to remember.
ReplyDeleteI have been staying away from processed food, and just eat natural foods. Also, I hardly ever eat junk food anymore which has made a big difference in my weight.
ReplyDeleteThis post makes a really good point. Happy new week.
ReplyDeleteHere's to real food!
ReplyDeleteMuy cierto . Buen articulo. Te mando un beso.
ReplyDelete15 I should pay real close attention to.
ReplyDeleteCoffee is on and stay safe.
You speak wisdom!
ReplyDeleteGood advice!
ReplyDeletehugs
Donna
Great post, I like to eat!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!
Take care, enjoy your day and the new week ahead.
I also try to eat real food. I also try to have an avocado every day. Now that eggs don't cost more than diamonds, I include those in my meals, too.
ReplyDeleteYes to all of this! Words of wisdom.
ReplyDeleteAs always helpful information
ReplyDeleteSo true :-D We all need to eat well.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you 100%. I don't always do it, but I wish I did.
ReplyDeleteDid have a bowl of oatmeal - homemade 5 minute kind this am with salt and low fat milk.
Good food certainly contributes to good health.
ReplyDeleteRead with pleasure.
All the best to you,
Hilly
I do eat processed food but try to eat as much "real" food as possible. Good information, thanks!
ReplyDeleteI always enjoy your posts. YES words of great wisdom. Hugs and blessings, Cindy
ReplyDeleteGood advice and I have my tomatoes planted inside and they're just breaking the soil... in four weeks, they'll be in the garden as I grow my own real food (I get eggs and beef from local farmers)
ReplyDeleteGood information
ReplyDeleteDuring a conversation about a grocery store flyer, I realize I don't read them because my shopping is produce, meat, grain and taxables whether on sale or not.
I agree.. High Fives to Real Food!!!
ReplyDeleteThat Salmon looks yummy...Hope you had a nice Easter..
ReplyDeleteAll great reasons.
ReplyDeleteI do try to eat fresh food, but chocolate tastes so good too lol. Have a very happy week, Sue xx
ReplyDeleteI'm trying to grow as much of the food we eat as I can. It's a great hobby and pays for itself many times over in terms of wonderful organic produce.
ReplyDeleteI try to eat good food but I do stray at times.
ReplyDeleteI wish I could stick to this I know I would feel so much better
ReplyDeleteQuite timely.
ReplyDeleteGreat post. Eating real foods requires shopping for, prepping, cooking and cleaning up after preparing real food and we often get caught up in the ease of using processed foods. I remember growing up as a kid, we ate our meals, made from scratch by our mom and that was it, we never snacked. Now it seems we are constantly grazing from chips to cookies then back to chips. Our bodies crave salty and once we give it salty it craves sweet and it's a never ending circle. thank you for providing the link for me!
ReplyDeleteREPLY TO Alicia ... part of her comment said "thank you for providing the link for me!"
ReplyDeleteSo pleased the link I left on your recent blog post worked okay :)
Also so pleased you found this post helpful.
Have a good 2024.
All the best Jan