Eating healthy is being healthy

Being Healthy

Inner beauty is all about what’s inside, and a major part of that is eating right!

It has been proven that eating healthy can:

Increase a better mood

•           Serotonin is a chemical that the body produces that goes to the brain to improve mood.
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• -       Foods such as fish, turkey and yogurt have tryptophan in them, and once digested the body turns them into Serotonin.
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• -       Complex carbohydrates also regulate blood sugar levels, which is good for your body.

Less stress

• -       Foods with omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin C can help reduce the amount of stress hormones, such as salmon and other seafood.
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• -       Nuts and spinach has magnesium helps manage levels to protect yourself from over consumption of chemicals
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• -       Green tea and black tea also reduce hormones that increase stress.

Flatter stomach

• -       Eating healthier foods, such as high-fiber foods like whole grains, fruits and vegetables reduces constipation, which allows your body to detox its system.
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• -       Try eating food that is low in sodium, sugar and saturated fats, this also limits a belly.
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• -       Another great tip: is to eat slower, this make your more mindful of what you’re eating and also reduces the amount of air you swallow which prevents excessive bloating.
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• -       Which will boost your body confidence and make you feel great!

There are many more benefits that occur from eating healthy! 

So! trade that chocolate bar for a hummus dip and carrots! :)