Today’s economic climate has meant that, for many people, healthcare has had to take a back seat. For countries such as America, the cost of healthcare is astronomical and is simply unattainable for the average income. One of the main reasons that countries across the globe are becoming sicker, despite the vast amounts of money being pumped into research and medical study, is our lifestyle. From increased pollution and lack of exercise, to a diet rich in carbohydrates and fat, we have created what is now known as the Western Diet.
This way of eating brings with it numerous health problems, such as strokes, cardiovascular problems and diabetes, thanks to the saturated fats and processed sugars we consume every day. Food is mass produced and a convenience product, but it’s bringing with it a generation who are eating themselves into early graves. Although organic food has come to play more of a starring role in recent years, we still rely on fast food that is cheap and easy to prepare. So how does one move away from this way of eating to create a diet rich in nutrients and vitamins.
Education is the first way to change your lifestyle habits. Once you build an understanding of what your body requires in order to reach full health, you can build recipes and meals from there. Try to eat with the seasons, choose organic products and meat that is locally reared. As the demand for natural foods grows, the cost of it will drop and fast food will become less appealing to the companies churning it out.
Secondly, change your mind set about food. Your health is important, as is what you feed into your body, so you should make the effort to ensure you’re eating the right foods. Nobody enjoys being ill and medication is expensive – do your body and your bank balance a favour, and start reducing your risk of illness. From coronary heart disease to cancer, our diet can bring an onslaught of terrifying diseases, so now is the time to change your lifestyle and respect the choices you have when it comes to your diet.
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