The Benefits of Holistic Eating

A holistic diet is all about eating whole foods that contribute to overall health and your well-being.
Holistic nutrition means consuming unprocessed, organic and locally grown fruits and vegetables that
are loaded with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and other essential disease-fighting nutrients.  Here are 5 benefits of holistic eating:

1. Reduced Exposure to Toxins – Organic foods contain fewer pesticides and heavy metals but higher levels of healthy fats, antioxidants and nutrients that promote health and aid with weight loss. Choosing
organic foods is a great way to reduce your risk of exposure to toxins and other harmful substances.

2. Better Health – Make sure to consume whole foods–unprocessed, unrefined and healthy snacks such as
apples, bananas, melons, carrots, or any of your favorite fruits or veggies. This will not only help
you lose weight, but will also reduce your risk of cancer, heart disease, and Type 2 Diabetes while
providing your body with nutrients it needs to function normally and efficiently.

3. Limiting Sodium Intake – Replacing processed food with whole food is a wiser option to reduce
your sodium intake. Limiting the amount of sodium in your diet can benefit you in a number of
ways – such as lowering blood pressure and bad cholesterol, reducing heart disease risk, etc. It
may be noted that consuming too much salt can affect your weight as it causes your body to
retain more water, showing up on the scale as extra pounds. A diet high in sodium is also linked
to higher body fat, especially around the belly.

4. Ditching the sugar – Studies have shown that eating too much sugar can lead to weight gain over
time. It also increases your risk of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, etc.

5. Increased Hydration – Commonly, holistic nutritionists recommend drinking eight glasses of water
a day to boost digestion and health. Water is 100% calorie-free and is the best beverage for your belly. Make sure that you drink enough water every day to help you stay hydrated, burn more calories, suppress your appetite, and flushes toxins from your body.

NUGGET – make sure that you get enough sleep every night, manage stress, and include exercise in
your daily routine to keep YOU fit for life.

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