{"id":507,"date":"2016-10-14T18:55:42","date_gmt":"2016-10-14T18:55:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gotime.co\/blog\/?p=507"},"modified":"2017-11-26T00:44:09","modified_gmt":"2017-11-26T00:44:09","slug":"healthy-food-healthy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gotime.co\/blog\/healthy-food-healthy\/","title":{"rendered":"Healthy Food for a Healthy You"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-512\" src=\"https:\/\/gotime.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/FullSizeRender-31.jpg\" alt=\"fullsizerender-31\" width=\"800\" height=\"524\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em>Good health is not something we can buy. However, it can be an extremely valuable savings account. &#8211; Anne Wilson Schaef<\/em><\/p>\n<p>What we put in our bodies is just as important as what we do with our bodies. Often times, we <a href=\"http:\/\/gotime.co\">exercise<\/a> to maintain our health; however, health is much more than physical fitness. It is a balancing act and the food that we eat plays a big role in maintaining that overall health. Below, we have compiled a list of nutritious foods to help you maintain a healthy lifestyle.<\/p>\n<h2>1. Heart Health<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-509\" src=\"https:\/\/gotime.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/FullSizeRender-28.jpg\" alt=\"fullsizerender-28\" width=\"800\" height=\"588\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Oatmeal<\/strong><\/span><strong>:<\/strong> Oatmeal helps to lower bad cholesterol. To do this, it soaks up the bad cholesterol before it enters the bloodstream. We recommend skipping instant oatmeal and going for the real stuff; instant oatmeal contains extra sugars. Add blueberries on top to not only add some flavor, but to lower your blood pressure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Dark Chocolate<\/strong><\/span><strong>:<\/strong> That&#8217;s right, we said dark chocolate! Not only is it a tasty treat, but adding a bit of dark chocolate to your <a href=\"http:\/\/gotime.co\">diet<\/a> may help lower risk of clotting, high blood pressure, and inflammation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Walnuts<\/strong><\/span><strong>:<\/strong>\u00a0Eating between 0.5 -1 ounce of walnuts each day can help improve heart health. The healthy fats contained in walnuts help to lower the bad cholesterol and increase the good cholesterol.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>2.\u00a0Eye Health<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-511\" src=\"https:\/\/gotime.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/FullSizeRender-30.jpg\" alt=\"fullsizerender-30\" width=\"800\" height=\"529\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Dark Leafy Greens<\/span>:\u00a0<\/strong>Kale, spinach, and other leafy greens and chock-full of lutein and zeaxanthin which aid in the effort to protect your eyes. These <a href=\"http:\/\/gotime.co\">nutrients<\/a> help protect against macular degeneration, cataracts, and more. Eat your dark leafy greens with avocado, almonds, or other healthy fats to ensure your body absorbs as much of their benefits as possible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Sweet Potatoes and Carrots<\/strong><\/span><strong>:<\/strong> Sweet potatoes and carrots are great sources of beta carotene. Beta carotene is known for slowing the production of macular degeneration, the leading cause of vision loss. Like your leafy greens, make sure to eat these with some sort of healthy fat to receive optimal benefits!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Salmon<\/strong><\/span><strong>:<\/strong>\u00a0The omega-3 fatty acids found in salmon help to prevent dry eyes, provide structural support to the cell membrane, and help in the fight against macular degeneration. If you aren&#8217;t a fan of fish, walnuts and flax also contain omega-3 fatty acids.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>3. Digestive Health<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-508\" src=\"https:\/\/gotime.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/FullSizeRender-27.jpg\" alt=\"fullsizerender-27\" width=\"800\" height=\"520\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Beans<\/strong><\/span><strong>:\u00a0<\/strong>Beans, otherwise known as the &#8220;magical fruit&#8221;, aid in the process of digestive health. They contain fiber which helps guide the digestive tract work smoothly and efficiently. It is recommended to consume about 25 grams of fiber each day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Yogurt<\/strong><\/span><strong>:<\/strong> The live cultures and probiotics found in yogurt will help your system perform more effectively. Probiotics can help those with an irritable bowel\u00a0or frequent constipation. If dairy does not agree with your body, a probiotic supplement will give you the same results!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Ginger<\/strong><\/span><strong>:<\/strong> Ginger is a natural way to settle the stomach. It helps to move food from the stomach to the intestines more efficiently. Not sure how to get more ginger into your <a href=\"http:\/\/gotime.co\">diet<\/a>? You can eat it raw, or consume it in candies and tea!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>4. Overall Health<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-510\" src=\"https:\/\/gotime.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/FullSizeRender-29.jpg\" alt=\"fullsizerender-29\" width=\"800\" height=\"526\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Apples<\/strong><\/span>:\u00a0Apples contain pectin, a fiber that is known for its positive affects on the body as a whole.\u00a0It has been found to lower blood pressure, reduce the risk of breast cancer and colon cancer, and decrease the severity of diabetes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Green Tea<\/strong><\/span><strong>:<\/strong> Green tea has been proven to not only lower bad cholesterol and high blood pressure, but also improve brain function and blood flow. It is good for your heart, brain and body and gives you a boost of energy to make it through the day!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Quinoa<\/strong><\/span>: This grain is perfect for anyone, including vegetarians, vegans, and those who are gluten free. It contains copper, iron, and a lot of protein. The high amount of magnesium found in quinoa can also help to decrease the intensity of migraines.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It is important to remember that when we feed ourselves we are feeding an entire system. Everything we put in our bodies should serve a specific purpose.\u00a0Utilize the list of healthy and helpful foods above to maintain a <a href=\"http:\/\/gotime.co\">healthy<\/a> and happy life.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-514\" src=\"https:\/\/gotime.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/wink.png\" alt=\"wink\" width=\"118\" height=\"118\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Good health is not something we can buy. However, it can be an extremely valuable savings account. &#8211; Anne Wilson Schaef What we put in our bodies is just as important as what we do with our bodies. Often times, we exercise to maintain our health; however, health is much more than physical fitness. 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