Eat Organic Foods To Avoid Toxins

Food that is grown or raised without chemical pesticides or chemical fertilizers is called “organic.”

We’ve become so accustomed to getting by with foods that have been grown with fertilizers and that contain harmful toxins, that we’ve forgotten what it’s like to feel truly “well.”

 We don’t know how good we can really feel.

Why else would you choose to eat organic food? We pay a lot in terms of flavor and nutrition to eat perfect-looking food.

 Yes, organic food might have an occasional bruise on its flesh – but so does food that’s been sprayed with harmful chemicals.

 Organic food, though, are generally fresher and more flavorful. Many times, they’re grown locally, so they haven’t been stored or refrigerated.

 Consider the difference in flavor between a vine-ripened tomato and a regular tomato. There’s just no comparison.

The body has to process everything you put into it and eliminate what it cannot digest.

 If your food contains toxins in the form of chemical pesticides and fertilizers, your body has to figure out a way to get rid of the toxins. 

When the body cannot get rid of toxins fast enough, it stores them until it has time to eliminate them. This can lead to many health problems.

 Many of the pesticides used in farming have been found to be carcinogenic. 

Reducing your exposure to these toxins can improve your health. True, some people eliminate toxins well. 

Still, the body needs to expend energy to eliminate toxins when it could be doing other things such as healing damaged cells, fighting off viruses and bacteria, or patrolling the body for cancer cells. 

Even people who can tolerate or eliminate toxins could feel substantially better without putting these poisons into their bodies.

 And if your system is sensitive to toxins, you’ll be much better off eliminating them from your diet as much as possible. 

Fortunately, it’s easier to do this because there’s a greater selection and variety of organic produce in our grocery stores.

Healthy Foods For Easy Weight Loss

Experts say there are two basic categories of foods that can be considered "keeping it off super foods" because they fill your tummy without piling on the calories: fruits and vegetables. 

And the nutrient that gives fruits and vegetables that ‘staying power?’ Fiber. So, if fruits and vegetables are the "keeping-it-off super food groups," fiber may well be the "keeping-it-off super-nutrient." 

 Protein is another super-nutrient. It's becoming more scientifically accepted that protein may help to curb appetite. 

Protein also offers staying power, and can slightly boost your metabolism in the process.  But it’s imperative that you choose your proteins wisely, because like all other foods, if you’re eating more than your body needs, it’ll show up on the scale as a gain, instead of a loss.  
 
The following super foods are smart, low-calorie choices that will benefit your weight loss efforts:  

Green Tea - Researchers suspect that the catechins (helpful phytochemicals) in green tea may trigger weight loss by stimulating the body to burn calories and mildly decrease body fat. So indulge in either a hot cup or a nice tall iced glass of green tea. 

Broth- or tomato-based soup – Soups can help reduce hunger before meals and increase your feeling of fullness. 

Low-calorie green salads - Having a low-calorie salad – which is not defined as one that’s loaded with croutons, high fat dressings, and cheese - as a first course can help you feel full, thereby reducing how much you eat with your main course.  

 Wisely choose your ingredients, and its high fiber content can be the key to helping you fight cravings later in the day. 

Yogurt – Including dairy products as part of your healthy diet may promote your weight loss efforts.  Choosing a light yogurt may help you fight off hunger pangs due to its combination of protein and carbohydrate.

Beans – A great combination of fiber and protein, beans help you feel full longer, which means they may work to curb your between-meal appetite.

Water – Water is your body’s lifeblood, and you should be drinking it through your day. It’s a great no-calorie beverage, and you can get it by drinking unsweetened tea, flavored unsweetened mineral water, regular water with lime or lemon, or even in your cucumber.  

 In addition to helping flush toxins from the body, it can also help you feel full.  So when those hunger pangs strike, try drinking a glass of water before grabbing that snack.

High-Fiber, Whole-Grain Cereal - Whole grains in general help boost fiber and the nutritional value of your meal.   

One of the easiest ways to give your daily diet a whole-grain boost is to have a bowl of higher-fiber whole-grain cereal as breakfast or a snack.