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Healthy eating info (Water (Sources: (www.healthy-house.co.uk 01453…
Healthy eating info
Water
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Urine colour is a sensitive indicator of fluid balance - dark yellow or foul smelling urine can be indicator of dehydration
Adults should drink at least 1 1/2 - 2 litres of uncarbonated bottled or filtered water per day, and more when exercising or when the weather is hot
Xeno-oestrogens: these are a group of pollutants which come from an external source to the body, but have the ability to mimic the action of oestrogen. They tend to be stored in body fat and have a prolonged influence on hormonal function. Water in plastic bottles is likely to contain xeno-oestrogens. Bottled water should be drunk within 24hrs of opening
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Fat
Control intake of saturated fats, and avoid trans or hydrogenated fat.
Unsaturated fats.
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Monounsaturated
Omega 9 found in olive oil, rapeseed oil, groundnut oil, many nuts, olives and avocados.
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Omega 3, 6 & 9 feature in the ‘Mediterranean Diet’ with many health benefits.
Intake of omega 3 encourages fat burn and decreases the storage of fat within the fat tissues. The omega 3 from fish is important, as it’s more usable in the body
Eating a diet help balance cholesterol, protect the heart, elevate mood, help reduce excess inflammation in the body, and reduce the risk of developing degenerative disease.
Pesticides are stored in fat cells and detoxified in the liver. Pesticides like many other modern chemicals are associated with hormonal disruption and hormone related cancers.
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Toxins
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Poor use of foods causes nutrient deficiencies, mal-absorption, slows down metabolism.
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Stress
Adrenal Glands are vital for blood sugar control, stress management, fluid balance, thyroid function and blood pressure.
The adrenals influence production of oestrogen, progesterone and testosterone. It helps with weight management.
Controlling stress reduces overeating. We are more likely to “stew and chew” than fight or flee so calories are unused
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Acid helps digest protein and fat, makes various minerals and vitamins available, prevents infections.
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Protein
Protein slows down glucose from b protein with carbohydrates assists with weight management and balances energy levels. Protein is made up of amino acids includes:
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