Eating apples and their peelings is one way to naturally maintain good health.
Modern advancements make our lives easier by allowing us to work, shop, read, and gather information from the comfort of our computers. While this is a tremendous advantage in some ways, our technology also makes it difficult for us to wind down, and as a result, many of us don't eat right and get the exercise we need to maintain optimum physical health. It's easier than you might think to get back to basics for better health.
Instructions
1. Go barefoot whenever possible. Modern footwear, especially pointed toes and high heels, can force feet into unnatural positions and cause pain and medical problems. Walking barefoot stimlates the soles of the feet to improve balance and agility.
2. Get as much sleep as you can. People living in early civilizations went to bed at dark and rose at dawn, due to the absence of electric light sources. This meant getting as much as 10 or 11 hours of sleep a night, as opposed to the five or six hours people average today. Sufficient rest is naturally healing to the body.
3. Stop eating processed foods. Opt instead for the Mediterranean diet. Research suggests that a diet rich in natural foods such as olive oil, avocados, fish, whole grains, and nuts is one of the healthiest. Avoid foods that are filled with artificial chemicals, and focus on eliminating toxins from your diet.
4. Consume at least three ounces of protein at each meal. This will help you curb hunger and maintain healthy energy levels.
5. Eat fruit and don't forget to eat the peeling, if you can. According to a 2010 article on the News Tribune website, eating apples may reduce the incidence of breast cancer by as much as 50 percent. However, since most of the apple's vital antioxidants are contained in its peeling, they lose up to half of this benefit if they're peeled.
6. Practice portion control. Food is inexpensive in the United States, and our super-sized portions reflect that. Read labels regarding portion sizes, shop for organic produce whenever possible, and avoid overeating by aiming for meals that are the size of two cupped hands.
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