5 Healthy Alternatives to Implement Into Your Diet Today

Many of us know what we should be eating. We often intend on good nutritional decisions for ourselves and our family, but more times than not, we just settle for what’s readily available due to our hectic schedules.  Below are 5 foods that you should check out the next time you are at the grocery store and see if you’re willing to implement them into your dietary regimen. 

Sprouted Bread-Sprouted bread, such as Ezekial Bread, typically has a lower glycemic level and is easier to digest due to the enzymes that are released during the sprouting process. It is also free of artificial sweeteners, dyes, preservatives, or shortenings which is not true for most traditional breads.  

Coconut Oil– Coconut oil (similar to it’s “heart healthy” counterpart Olive Oil) is not only easier to digest, but it can also help increase your HDL cholesterol (healthy cholesterol) and lower your LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol) resulting in an overall decrease of metabolic stress to one’s internal organ systems. 

Pink Himalayan Salt– While table salt is heavily processed and usually has additives, Himalayan (Pink Rock) Salt is considered to be unprocessed (toxin free) and contains a long list of minerals that are natural to the human body.  It can also help maintain electrolyte balance which regulates nerve and muscle function. 

Spinach– Believe it or not, iceberg lettuce doesn’t contain much nutritional value. It is mostly made up of water and lacks several vitamins and minerals needed to fulfill your daily allowance.  The simple switch of iceberg to spinach (in raw form) when preparing a salad for lunch or dinner will allow you to consume the vitamins and minerals (zinc, calcium, iron, magnesium to name a few) needed on a daily basis.   

Almond Butter- Most peanut butters have some additives, salt, and sugars that aren’t always needed.  Almond butter is considered the healthier choice because almonds naturally have more vitamins, minerals, and fiber than it’s counterpart. 

The above content is for general information purposes only. The information provided is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider before attempting to perform physical activity, including the information mentioned above, or if you should have any questions and/or concerns regarding a specific medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking medical treatment because of something you have read in the content above.