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FRUITS
ARE MUCH BETTER THAN CHOCOLATE
Eating chocolate is a popular way to improve the mood but the sugar hit only
gives you short boost. But there are healthier, longer-lasting alternatives.
Next time you’re blue, don’t grab a chocolate. Grab an apple, pear, or a pun
net of berries instead.
THE
HEALTHY CRANBERRY JUICE
Cranberry
juice is a great alternative to sugary cordials. It’s delicious and has the
added benefit of helping prevent urinary tract infections such as cystitis. A
glass in the morning and in the evening is all you need.
AVOCADO
TO LOWER YOUR CHOLESTEROL
Luscious
avocados are in season from March to October. They’re a great source of
vitamins A, B, C, and E, potassium, zinc, fibre, and folate. They contain
“good” monounsaturated fats to help lower cholesterol. Use it like butter on
sandwiches for a healthy treat.
GRAIN
FOR YOUR HEALTHY DIET PLAN
Grains
are important for the whole family. They provide carbs, protein, fibre, and
vitamins. Getting kids into the habit of eating grain-based foods such as bread,
breakfast cereals, porridge, rice, and pasta is essential for developing healthy
eating habits in adulthood
NATURAL
WAKE-UP CALL
Eating
an apple will give you a better wake-up call than a cup of coffee. That’s
because apples produce a stimulating chemical called ACH, the effects of which
last for around 2 hours, while caffeine’s effects last for a mere 20 minutes.
This is also keep the doctor away.
CHILI
IS GOOD TO BOOST YOUR MOOD
The
next time you’re gloomy, instead of wolfing down a chocolate bar try a dish
like Thai chili chicken or chili con carne. Chilies contain a substance called
capsaicin which causes your mouth to feel fiery. This triggers the release of
endorphins in your brain, which make you feel good.
GRAB
A GRAPE NOW
A
bunch of grapes is an easy and delicious snack. They’re portable and better
than scoffing a packet of potato chips. A 100g bunch of grapes only has 297
kilojoules and they’re a source of calcium, potassium, and most vitamins. In
autumn, some of the best varieties in season are the green calmeria and red
emperor.
THE
BEST MID-LATE
SNACK
What’s
the best thing to eat when you get home at 10 p.m.?
It’s too late to cook and you’re desperately trying to stop your hand
from dialing a pizza? Grab a banana and a small bowl of cereal with low-fat
milk. Both foods are nutritious and contain carbs that increase the levels of
the calming and sleep-inducing hormone seratonin.
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