White bread/rice/pasta is highly processed and strips out the vitamins, minerals, and other essential nutrients. Instead, choose brown rice, whole-grain bread, and pasta made with whole wheat along with quinoa, amaranth, oats, and buckwheat groats. The complex carbs found in these foods digest more slowly due to their high fiber content, and as a result you feel fuller longer, your blood sugar remains stabilized, and it promotes better digestive health.
7. Opt for Whole Foods
The primary components of your routine diet should consist of fruit, vegetables, lean meats, fish, and whole grains. Potato chips and candy should be eaten very sparsely, as they provide absolutely no nutritional value and can even make you feel hungrier. Also, contrary to popular belief, there’s no rule that says the food you buy has to come from the fresh produce aisle. Canned and frozen foods give you all of the vitamins and minerals you need. Just make sure to read the labels and avoid canned vegetables and fruits that contain added salt and fructose corn syrup.
