Diets Don’t Work!

Living a healthy life is more than just eating “rabbit food.” Eating healthy is very important, but we need to make sure we are truly following a healthy diet and not going on (and off of) every fad diet that sounds like it may be “the one.”

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Healthy Carbohydrates

A healthy diet includes good sources of carbohydrates, healthy fats, lean proteins, as well as soluble and insoluble fiber.

Living carb-free is potentially harmful to your health. Our bodies burn carbohydrates as fuel for energy. Our muscles and brain need carbohydrates to function.

Healthy Fats

Our bodies also have a need for healthy fats. Every cell in our bodies is surrounded by a fatty membrane. Fats are essential in cushioning our organs and are present in our eye sockets. Since our bodies need fats, restricting fats and consuming only “bad” fats are both unhealthy. Consuming foods high in healthy fats are beneficial in many areas including healthy looking skin and lower cholesterol.

Healthy Proteins

Lean proteins low in saturated fats are found in meats like fish and poultry. Legumes, raw nuts (also rich in healthy fats), soy, and low or non-fat dairy products are also good sources of protein. Lean pork and venison are much better options than red meats, but lean red meats can be consumed up to once a week. Red meats are higher in saturated fats which is why they are recommended rarely. Saturated fats raise your LDL (bad cholesterol). Trans fats are especially bad because they both raise your LDL and lower your HDL (good cholesterol). Healthy fats like Mono-unsaturated and Poly-unsaturated fats can help to lower your bad or LDL cholesterol.

Healthy Fiber

Naturally occuring fiber offers the most health benefits, compared to fiber supplements. Soluble fiber helps to lower your LDL. Insoluble fiber helps to scour the insides of your intestines and also bulks your stool, helping to keep you regular. A good goal of daily fiber consumption is 20-35g per day. The sad fact is that most americans consume less than 15g per day. Wonder why so many people suffer from gastro-intestinal disorders?

Healthy Balance

Fiber and Proteins combined with good carbohydrates and healthy fats make up a truly healthy diet. Proper combination of these essential nutrients sounds more complicated than it really is. Check out the 14-day free trial of The Healthy Edge™ on-line course to learn more about the 7-week healthy lifestyle program that will put all of this into perspective. These are just a few examples of what is included in The Healthy Edge™ program.

Low-glycemic Foods

Another important aspect of healthy living is following a low-glycemic diet. All of the recipes found on this site and in The Healthy Edge™ cookbook are also low-glycemic. For more information on low-glycemic and why it is so important in helping us to release weight and reduce our risk of developing diabetes and other degenerative diseases, visit Live Healthy with Mindy at mindymosser.com. Incorporating these easy healthy recipes into your daily life, and adopting The Healthy Edge™ 5 daily goals will get you moving toward a healthier lifestyle.

The Healthy Edge™ 5 daily goals

• Drink 80oz of water a day

• Eat every 2 ½ to 3 hours

• Eat 6 or more super-foods a day (low-glycemic meals and snacks)

• Get 30–45 minutes of exercise daily

• Take pharmaceutical grade nutritional supplements twice daily

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Nutritional Supplementation

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