Finding it hard to kick those sugar cravings or to cut out the multiple teaspoons of sugar in your morning coffee? Try switching to honey instead, not only is refined sugar bad for your teeth, it isn’t great for your weight or Health.
Cook with coconut oil
Swap your regular cooking oil for virgin coconut oil. It will add a delicious tropical taste to your food and is affordable, completely natural and contains healthy fatty acids. Plus, the Health benefits from coconut oil are endless from boosting your metabolism to keeping your skins connective tissue strong, therefore preventing sagging and wrinkles.
Drink unsweetened almond milk rather than cow’s milk
It’s lactose free, rich with Vitamins A and D, low in cholesterol and contains no saturated fat. Unsweetened almond milk contains around 30 calories per cup, whereas skimmed cow’s milk contains 90 calories.
Eat more raw veg
Ditch those crisps and donuts or chocolate bars and grab either a handful of unsalted nuts for a natural source of protein or be prepared and chop yourself sticks of vegetables to take to work with you such as carrot, cucumber and capsicum. This will give you an added burst of vitamins to help your all round optimum health.
Swap sugar for honey
Honey has a lower GI value than sugar, which means it does not raise your blood sugar levels as quickly as sugar. Honey also has antibacterial properties, but be aware that honey is still high in fructose as is refined sugar therefore it should still be used in moderation. As a rule of thumb, he darker and rawer the honey, the better!
Add turmeric to your cooking
Turmeric is a natural antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and a super spice that boosts our immune system; actually its health benefits are extensive. Turmeric is part of the ginger family, its main active ingredient being curcumin. Turmeric has been used as a natural remedy in Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine for thousands of years. So why not include turmeric in your spice rack and try adding it to your cooking repertoire? Whether it is sprinkled on your stir-fry, mixed through a smoothie or made into a cup of tea. Give it a go!
Top tip – Turmeric can be mixed with honey or water to turn into a paste to use on the skin to help calm inflammation, prevent acne and sooth skin irritations.
Buy a filtered water bottle (add fruit)
Buy yourself a nice water bottle. This encourages you to drink more water, which is always a MUST. But if you have your own water bottle you can add different fruits for flavoring such as slices of lemon or cucumber and mint. It will make your water taste better and also adds extra vitamins and nutrients into your daily diet at the same time.
