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Galway Advertiser
July 21 2005
NEWS
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FASHION
BEAUTY
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H E A LT H
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LIFE
MARY
O'CONNOR
Make moderation the spice of your life
only will it do you good in the long term, but short term you will really feel better. If you do manage to cut out "Moderation is a fatal thing. Nothing bread, pastas, and potatoes you will succeeds like excess," said Oscar Wilde, probably be tired for the first week, but on this one we will have to disagree but after that you'll be in top form. with him, as moderation could actually be Eating out can pose problems, but the key to a happier, healthier, and well only if you let it, there are always rounded life. healthy options, even fast-food places All too often we hear about what we now do salads. should be eating, how we should be If variety is the spice of life then why exercising, how many calories are in this, not spice up your diet by adding some what's the fat content of that, but perhaps a new and adventurous facets to it. Try more realistic approach to eating healthily making hummus or guacamole (look on would be to think about what not to do. Instead of the Internet for recipes), spreads setting ourselves unrealistic targets and which will liven up the most boring promising ourselves we'll eat only fruit and meal. And they are very easy to vegtables, it surely makes more sense not to eat make, you just blend the junk food as often as you might like, or not to ingredients together, have that extra glass of wine, than to say we and that's it. Get are not going to have one at all. yourself a recipe The three essential elements of a healthy book with healthy diet are, according to the experts proportion, You don't have to cut out alcohol, meals that you've moderation, and variety. just take it easy! never heard of, and So when it comes to healthy eating instead use it! of trying out a fad diet, or starving yourself of anything that tastes remotely decent why not just cut back on certain foods. Balance is the key, so when you eat foods like bread, pasta, rice and potatoes just make sure you also take plenty of fruit and vegetables, meat, fish, and dairy Alcohol products, and only small amounts of food and drink containing And your social life doesn't have to die a death either. fat and/or sugar. We all know we shouldn't binge drink, but we do. We Or instead of potatoes or pasta why not have a salad? Adding know we shouldn't smoke but we do. Instead of feeling things like apple chunks, pineapple, and raisins to a salad, and guilty, just do something about it. Now more than ever before lots of colourful vegetables, such as red cabbage, carrots, and people have the chance to get healthy even if they are pursuing spinach will make you feel great as well as actually tasting good a hectic social life. The smoking ban means the average smoker too. will probably smoke less than he or she used to on a night out, Try substituting mayonnaise with a salad dressing which you and since we have become more aware of the dangers of alcohol can easily make your self from oil, cider vinegar, and herbs. some of us are drinking less, or if not should be. If you do find yourself eating a pizza add vegetables to it, and Surprisingly, moderate drinkers tend to have better health add fruits to yogurt and cereals. Cut back on butter or margarine and live longer than those who are either abstainers or heavy used on bread. Better yet: dip bread in olive oil. drinkers. In addition to having fewer heart attacks and strokes, moderate consumers of alcoholic beverages (beer, wine, or distilled spirits or liquor) are generally less likely to suffer Too much effort? hypertension or high blood pressure, peripheral artery disease, At first all this might seem like too much effort, and it does Alzheimer's disease, and the common cold. But don't take this take some getting used to, but the benefits are unbelievable. Not as a cue to drink more, moderation is one to three drinks per day. The morning after doesn't have to be that painful either. Smoothies, the latest healthy eating fad can do wonders for a hangover, and actually taste really nice as well. Blend a few slices of mango, half a banana, and two strawberries together with some orange juice and ice, easy. And not only as a hangover cure, but as part of a healthy breakfast or lunch. BY JENNIFER HOUGH coriander. Foods with plenty of natural flavour are onions, tomatoes, and beef which need no salt. Most people don't realise that they are eating high levels of salt in everyday foods such as bread, breakfast cereals, and pastry products, and up to 70 per cent of their salt intake comes from processed food.
Choose from a wide range of fruit and vegtables to keep your diet colourful and interesting.
But one of the most important things to remember for your list of what not to do, is don't deny yourself foods and drinks that you enjoy, just cut back! By doing this not only will you start to feel better and look better but the people around you won't have to suffer in the process.
Quick and easy changes
Exercising regularly, even if it's only a half an hour a day goes a long way to improving cardiovascular health, amd will help you to sleep better at night, as will cutting back on caffeine and spicy foods. Another thing not to do is add salt to your food. Too much salt over time can cause health problems, including high blood pressure and heart disease. But many of our favourite foods are packed with salt. Crisps, digestive biscuits, tomato ketchup, cornflakes, and even bread, all contain large amounts of hidden sodium. Quick, easy, changes to your diet will have an instant effect. Stop adding salt at the table and halve the amount you use in cooking. Try to replace salt in your diet with natural flavours: Blend fruit, ice, and orange juice together to make a fabulous chilli, ginger, garlic, cumin, and herbs such as basil, mint, and fruit smoothie.
Make salads a supreme part of your diet