Everything You Need To Know

Let’s face it, we’re not nutritionists. And by we, we mean all of us. Unless, of course, you actually are a trained nutritionist. But if you’re not, you likely struggle with finding the perfect balance between nutrition and pleasure. And to be honest, that’s a tough balance to strike! Most of us love to opt for the extra sweet, the scoop of sugar in our coffee, the carb-heavy pasta dinner, etc. Cravings are cravings, and we’re only human. However, there are a few important tips that we can give you to ensure that you don’t hurt yourself more than you really realize.

No one is saying that you need to go on a diet, but a few helpful tips here and there will certainly make you feel better about a little self-indulgence! Take a look down below to get started.

Avoid Drinking Your Calories
Did you know that so many of those drinks that we all love to drink are just simply loaded with sugar, and by effect, calories? Soft drinks, sports drinks, bottled coffees, iced teas, lemonade, even orange juice – all of these staple drinks are often packed with sugars, which certainly won’t benefit you or your health aspirations in the short term or long term.

Instead of drinking your calories and then leaving nothing left for your meals later on during the day, search for some sugar free alternatives. For instance, if you love the carbonation that comes along with soft drinks, try to find a nice flavored seltzer instead – preferably one with natural flavorings, so that you don’t have to worry about added sugar. For iced teas, brew your own tea at home and then chill it in the fridge. Add a slice of lemon to give it a little bit more flavor, avoiding that spoonful of sugar.

Coffee Is Safe!
The only real reason for why coffee has a relatively bad rap is because of all of the accouterment we put in it – that is, the sugars, the creamers, the sweeteners, etc. In actuality, coffee is quite healthy! It contains a number of critical antioxidants, and there’s even some research that points to coffee’s unique ability to reduce risk for Diabetes type 2. With that in mind, the key to drinking healthy coffee comes along with avoiding the sugars, the creamers, and the sweeteners. Opt for black coffee, or just a splash of half and half or reduced fat milk if you need to lighten it up just a bit.

Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate!
This one should come as no surprise, but hydration is absolutely critical – day in and day out. Drinking enough water throughout the day provides you with numerous nutritional benefits, even if water itself doesn’t exactly contain nutrients. Water helps you burn calories, it provides your body with the hydration it needs to feel more energized, and it can even aid in weight loss.

So, now that you’ve got three proven nutritional tips to help you live your best life, it’s time to incorporate them into your daily diet. Good luck!