The Benefits of Healthy Eating

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Your digestive system "breaks down and processes" everything you eat throughout the day... The process starts by chewing. Then your esophagus moves everything down to your stomach. This usually takes anywhere from a few minutes, to a half hour. Any residue that is left over is eventually eliminated, but here's the GOOD NEWS! This entire process BURNS CALORIES but importantly... This process results in overall weight loss also known as a NEGATIVE CALORIE EFFECT!

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These are questions we have to ask ourselves… because after all We already know all the benefits of eating healthy foods. We've read it in books, seen it on TV, and been told by our friends.

The problem is we've become too accustomed to our lifestyles. It's easy to order a take away or to ignore the exercise bike collecting dust in the corner, and why walk when driving is so much easier?

It's a vicious cycle and one we seem to be passing on to the next generation. Why is Ronald McDonald is more widely recognized amongst kids than a few former presidents of the United States?

If we want our kids to grow up and lead a healthy life we're going to have to set the example first.

Here's a great reminder of all the wonderful benefits of healthy eating:

Longer life - Research has proven those who at eat less saturated fats, processed foods, etc. live a longer and healthier life, and are less prone to illnesses and disease.

Happiness - There's no doubt when you eat healthy foods you'll suffer less from those terrible ups and downs that make us moody. Who wants to be grumpy all the time?

Vitality - Healthy eating along with exercise will give you tons of energy and make you feel "on top of the world." Imagine bouncing around from one thing to the other without having to drink tons of coffee!

Great Skin - Everything we put into our bodies is reflected in our skin, hair, nails, teeth, etc. The way we age is partly due to genetics but it's also due to our lifestyle choices. Healthy eating is our "miracle cure" for staying gorgeous.

Loose Weight - Have you ever seen an overweight person who eats healthy food and exercises? I mean TRULY eats healthy food… probably not. Unless you have a thyroid condition you'll definitely loose weight and maintain it once you embark on healthy eating.

Those are just a few of the benefits you'll experience by eating healthier foods and leading an active lifestyle.

So why not stop thinking about it and actually do it? Live longer, feel great, have tons of energy, look gorgeous, and loose weight… and if that isn't tempting enough, what about the thought you could actually give all of the above to your kids.

Well you can, simply set the example and they will follow. You may actually be surprised at how easy it all really is… really.

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Americans smarter about nutrition (The Sacramento Bee)

Americans are getting savvier about eating right and exercising, according to a nationwide survey of 783 men and women by the American Dietetic Association titled "Nutrition and You: Trends 2008." When asked about maintaining a healthful diet and engaging in regular exercise, 43 percent said, "I'm already doing it." In 2002, that number was 38 percent. People in the "I know I should" ...

Four Craven County Elementary Schools Recognized for Outstanding Nutrition Environment (WNCT Greenville)

NEW BERN, N.C. (November 20, 2008) – USDA Food and Nutrition Service Regional Administrator Don Arnette presented Gold Certificates to School Board Officials in Craven County, N.C. today for four of their elementary schools meeting USDA’s HealthierUS School Challenge at the highest level.

Web-based nutrition school available to public (Sun Star)

IN A BID to eliminate malnutrition, a web-based nutrition school was launched to maximize the use of technology in the promotion of food and nutrition to every Filipino.