Eating to Support Weight Loss

Last year on the Onto Orthopedics blog we shared an article to offer information regarding, 'Which Foods Work Best for Weight Loss'. With this article we wanted to highlight certain foods that are great for aiding weight loss efforts and for maintaining a healthy body weight. We also discussed how these foods can work to improve other aspects of your health and wellness!

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The Overnight Oats Craze

There are many reasons why you may not enjoy a healthy breakfast every morning. Money restrictions, time limitations or simply a lack of enthusiasm for the first meal of the day could mean that you are not starting your mornings with the fuel you need to get through the day! If you have tried overnight oats before then you will know that they are the answer to all three of these obstacles!

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The Positive Impacts of a Healthy Diet

 

Eating well is something that the vast majority of people know that they should be doing! The benefits of a healthy diet are certainly not to be overlooked and today we would like to discuss these benefits, as well as explain some simple healthy eating concepts.

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Olive Oil for Optimum Health

Olive trees have been cultivated for many thousands of years, with the oil from the olives being used for a wide range of purposes. Including olive oil in your diet regularly can contribute to optimum health for many reasons!

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Should You Eat Organic?

It wasn’t until the last few decades that the use of pesticides, herbicides, and genetically modified organisms (GMO’s) became a normal component of conventional farming. The use of these chemicals is intended to protect crops, however, it has to be noted that the products used are essentially toxic chemicals.

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Living Without Sugar

Sugar is one of the more addictive foods that is prevalent in our western diets, and you may not even realise that you have an addiction to this sweet ingredient! If you can’t imagine going without that spoonful of sugar in your morning coffee, or having that tub of chocolate ice cream for dessert, then it might be time to re-evaluate your relationship with sugar!

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An Apple A Day...

We have all heard the old expression that an apple a day keeps the doctor away, and it is probably something your parents told you frequently as a child! You may have disregarded this saying as just another trick that adults used to get you to eat healthy foods, but could there actually be some serious weight to this idea?

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Citrus Fruits for Optimum Health

The many potential health benefits of consuming citrus fruits regularly are not to be ignored! There are many fruits within this category, meaning there is bound to be one or many more that you enjoy the taste and texture of. This type of fruit is commonly used to make juice as well as being enjoyed whole!

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Herbs for Health

Herbs are not only a great way to add flavour to meals, but can also boost the nutritional profile of a recipe! There is a large variety of herbs widely available, but it is also easy to grow your own for a constant, low-cost supply!

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Should You Supplement?

There is much debate over whether it is necessary or not to supplement your diet with additional vitamins and minerals. Some health experts will tell you that store-bought supplements are a great way to ensure you meet your nutritional needs, whereas others have suggested that this is not necessary when you lead a balanced and healthy life.

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