Back to: Day 6 Continue to Focus on Nutrition
Eat Your Vegetables
Vegetables are valuable for 4 primary reasons: vitamins/minerals, fiber, antioxidants and phytochemicals. Vegetables may also be the key to losing weight and improving gut health (Gut Microbiome).
There are many reasons it’s a challenge to eat the recommended amount of vegetables per day – cost, access, food waste, increased preparation time, limited knowledge/skills, and taste preferences are all known and real challenges.
Fiber
Vegetables are loaded with fiber – Fiber passes through the body undigested but supports many functions including but not limited to regulating bowel movements, blood glucose, and blood cholesterol levels as well as preventing cancer and heart disease. Fiber is al Pre-Probiotic and will help improve your Gut Microbiome.
Antioxidants and Phytochemicals
Antioxidants and phytochemicals are, respectively, chemical and natural compounds found in plants. They are thought to remove free radicals from the body before they can do damage. Which in turn protects the body from cancer, heart disease, and diabetes.
Try not to focus on calories but rather in eating the right foods to lose weight.
Today’s CHALLENGE:
- Continue to remake one of your meals and log your meals
- Log your water intake
- log your steps
- Take a break from caffeine and alcohol. Replace these drinks with herbal tea, water, or fresh juice.
- write down your feelings in your journal
