Franziska Spritzler RD CDE writes:
“Real food is whole, single-ingredient food. It is mostly unprocessed, free of chemical additives, and rich in nutrients. In essence, it’s the type of food human beings ate exclusively for thousands of years. However, since processed foods became popular in the 20th century, the Western diet has shifted toward ready-to-eat meals. While processed foods are convenient, they also harm your health. In fact, following a diet based on real food may be one of the most important things you can do to maintain good health and a high quality of life.
Here are 21 reasons to eat real food
1. Loaded with important nutrients
2. Low in sugar
3. Heart healthy
4. Better for the environment
5. High in fibre
6. Helps control blood sugar
7. Good for your skin
8. Helps lower triglycerides
9. Provides variety
10. Costs less in the long run
11. High in healthy fats
12. May reduce disease risk
13. Contains antioxidants
14. Good for your gut
15. May help prevent overeating
16. Promotes dental health
17. May help reduce sugar cravings
18. Sets a good example
19. Gets the focus off dieting
20. Helps support local farmers
21. Delicious
The bottom line
Real food is just one component of a healthy lifestyle. It’s also important to get plenty of exercise, lower your stress levels, and maintain proper nutrition. But there’s no doubt that eating more real food will go a long way toward improving your health.”
The above is just a snippet of Franziska’s article, you can read it in full here
Dear reader – you will find a variety of articles and recipe ideas within this blog, and not all may be suitable for you. If you may have any food allergies, or underlying health issues these must always be taken into account. If you are a diabetic and not sure how certain foods may affect your blood sugars, test is best, i.e. use your meter. If you have any concerns about your health, it is always advisable to consult your doctor or health care team.
All the best Jan
