vegetables Archives - yourdailysportfix.com yourdailysportfix.com Sun, 04 Jun 2023 13:31:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://yourdailysportfix.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/cropped-FAVICON_2-32x32.png vegetables Archives - yourdailysportfix.com 32 32 Cut Out Constipation With These Veggies https://yourdailysportfix.com/cut-out-constipation-with-these-veggies/ Wed, 07 Jun 2023 08:37:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=23036 It’s often thought of as impolite to talk about bathroom matters in public but consider yourself among friends. Making a number two is a natural daily activity for most of us, but for some, it is quite hard (no pun intended). If constipation is making you cranky, add these veggies to your diet.  Broccoli Remember […]

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]]> It’s often thought of as impolite to talk about bathroom matters in public but consider yourself among friends. Making a number two is a natural daily activity for most of us, but for some, it is quite hard (no pun intended). If constipation is making you cranky, add these veggies to your diet. 

Broccoli

Remember when you were little and your mom told you to eat your broccoli? Well, she was onto something. Loaded with dietary fiber, you can find 5 grams per cup. Not only that, but chopping broccoli and allowing it to sit for an hour and a half before cooking, activates a substance called sulforaphane which aids in gut health.

Green Peas

Good things come in small packages. Nutritionists recommend getting around 28 grams of fiber per day, and a third of that can be found in one cup of cooked peas. The little guys contain both soluble and insoluble fiber, meaning they improve gut health while also helping you go.

Artichokes

Not only do artichokes make excellent dips, but they also help to get your digestive system moving. A prebiotic fiber known as inulin can be found in artichoke hearts. A recent study found that inulin enables your bowel to work more often, all the while decreasing harmful gut bacteria and increasing the good.

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]]> Are Green Juices Really Worth It? https://yourdailysportfix.com/are-green-juices-really-worth-it/ Sun, 28 May 2023 08:08:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=21953 It seems like green juices are everywhere. In case you’re not familiar with what is actually in these green drinks, it’s usually a blend of green vegetables and maybe some fruit to add sweetness. These juices can be made with a blender and strainer or a juicer! The most common vegetables found in green juices […]

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]]> It seems like green juices are everywhere. In case you’re not familiar with what is actually in these green drinks, it’s usually a blend of green vegetables and maybe some fruit to add sweetness. These juices can be made with a blender and strainer or a juicer! The most common vegetables found in green juices include celery, spinach, kale, and cucumbers.

Health gurus seem to live by their green juices, almost as if it’s a holy grail solution to health problems. Is anything truly that beneficial though? Let’s talk about it!

Great Source of Vitamins and Minerals

Anytime you are ingesting that many leafy greens, you can expect to gain essential vitamins and minerals. Drinking green juice is great for this very reason. It’s a great way to boost your daily vitamin and mineral intake.

Supports Gut Health

Your gut is one of the most powerful parts of your body, as it affects your energy, your skin, your hormones, and your digestion. Green juices often have prebiotics, which are great for your gut health.

Improves Heart Health

Green juice is another great way to support your heart health. It can help with blood pressure levels and prevent heart disease.

There are clearly many benefits to drinking green juice. It’s important to note, however, that green juices is not a substitute for eating whole vegetables, it is meant to simply boost what you are already eating!

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]]> Increase Your Plant-Based Protein Intake With These High-Protein Veggies https://yourdailysportfix.com/increase-your-plant-based-protein-intake-with-these-high-protein-veggies/ Wed, 19 Apr 2023 08:24:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=22699 Protein is a crucial nutrient for our bodies to build and repair tissues, maintain muscle mass, and keep us feeling full. While animal products are often considered the go-to source of protein, many vegetables can also provide a substantial amount of this essential nutrient. In fact, a plant-based diet can easily replace meat, eggs, and […]

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]]> Protein is a crucial nutrient for our bodies to build and repair tissues, maintain muscle mass, and keep us feeling full. While animal products are often considered the go-to source of protein, many vegetables can also provide a substantial amount of this essential nutrient. In fact, a plant-based diet can easily replace meat, eggs, and dairy to help us meet our daily protein requirements. These are some of the highest protein vegetables and here’s how to incorporate them into your diet.

Green Peas

Green peas are technically a legume, but they still make for a great source of plant-based protein with about eight grams per cup. They also contain 35% of the recommended daily amount of fiber and are rich in vitamins and minerals, particularly vitamin C. Try adding some to your salads and stir-fries for a quick and easy protein boost.

Spinach

Spinach contains over five grams of protein per cup, along with essential vitamins and minerals like vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, and calcium. We love adding a handful of fresh spinach to smoothies or sautéing it with garlic and olive oil for a healthy side dish.

Artichokes

Artichokes are surprisingly high in protein at almost five grams per cup. They’re also packed with fiber, vitamins C and K, and antioxidants, making them a healthy and delicious addition to any meal. Try mixing artichoke hearts with some spinach, cashew cream, and nutritional yeast for a plant-protein-packed spinach artichoke dip.

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]]> The Many Benefits of Fiber https://yourdailysportfix.com/the-many-benefits-of-fiber/ Sun, 02 Apr 2023 16:49:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=21533 Most people know they need to include more fiber in their diets, but do you know why? Fiber keeps your digestive system running properly, keeps you full for hours, and stabilizes your blood sugar. With all these benefits we should be eating more than enough, but most people are actually not getting the recommended daily […]

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]]> Most people know they need to include more fiber in their diets, but do you know why? Fiber keeps your digestive system running properly, keeps you full for hours, and stabilizes your blood sugar. With all these benefits we should be eating more than enough, but most people are actually not getting the recommended daily amount. So let’s break down all the benefits and show you why fiber is so important in your diet.

Fiber is the structural part of plant foods that your body cannot digest or break down and it’s either classified as soluble or insoluble. When soluble fiber comes into contact with fluids in the gut it forms a gel-like substance that takes up space in your stomach making it feel full. The insoluble fiber pushes it through your system to help you stay regular.

Fiber slows down digestion and the absorption of food so you will receive steady energy, stabilizing your blood sugar and preventing blood sugar spikes. Soluble fiber can also help stave off heart disease as it binds with LDL (“bad”) cholesterol in the digestive system, keeping it from entering the bloodstream and traveling to other parts of the body.

Fiber boosts the population of good gut bugs in your digestive tract, which helps with your immune system and puts you in a better mood. Fiber also benefits your bones by making it easier for your body to absorb magnesium and calcium.

Your recommended daily amount is, for women at least 21-25 grams of fiber per day and for men 30-38 grams per day, so start eating more fruit and vegetables and whole grains.

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]]> How to Upgrade to a Healthier Diet https://yourdailysportfix.com/how-to-upgrade-to-a-healthier-diet/ Thu, 08 Dec 2022 08:18:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=21379 Gone are the days of good or bad foods, a list of restrictions, and low-fat or low-calorie diets. If you want to upgrade your diet so it’s healthier and balanced, the best way to do this is to start including more variety of whole foods in your meals. View this post on Instagram A post […]

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]]> Gone are the days of good or bad foods, a list of restrictions, and low-fat or low-calorie diets. If you want to upgrade your diet so it’s healthier and balanced, the best way to do this is to start including more variety of whole foods in your meals.

Crowd Out

You don’t need to overcomplicate it—you want to find a way that your diet fits easily into your life, without overthinking it. Restricting the foods that you love will only end in failure, but filling up on nutritious and delicious foods and crowding out the fried or sweet foods will help you in the long run.

Do not list foods as good or bad as this will increase your want for the so-called ‘bad foods,’ while making you resent or get bored by the ‘good foods’.

Small Changes

Start making small changes each week that are consistent and sustainable. Make a weekly goal and start adding to that every week. Your first goal could be to cook more at home, then add more vegetables to your plate. You could start trying out different whole grains or proteins and eating fruits you have avoided for a while.

Schedule

Have a day each week you do your grocery shopping and meal prep. You can make some whole grains and protein dishes for the week and cut up your veggies to go in salads or roasted in the oven. It will stop you from ordering in or obsessing about foods you ‘can’t’ eat. You want to always make sure you are organized and you don’t need to worry about your meals.

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]]> 3 Foods That are Even Healthier When Cooked https://yourdailysportfix.com/3-foods-that-are-even-healthier-when-cooked/ Tue, 20 Sep 2022 08:04:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=20850 It may seem logical that vegetables are more nutritious when raw, but that isn’t always the case. Yes, some naturally-occurring vitamins and phytonutrients are destroyed during the cooking process, but there are actually a bunch of veggies that become even healthier when cooked.  Spinach Raw baby spinach is delicious in salads, but cooked spinach is […]

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]]> It may seem logical that vegetables are more nutritious when raw, but that isn’t always the case. Yes, some naturally-occurring vitamins and phytonutrients are destroyed during the cooking process, but there are actually a bunch of veggies that become even healthier when cooked. 

Spinach

Raw baby spinach is delicious in salads, but cooked spinach is just as yummy. Steaming the leaves can reduce the vegetable’s oxalic acid, which interferes with your body’s absorption of iron and calcium, by up to 53%! Not only that—cooked spinach packs more calcium, magnesium, and iron.

Tomatoes

Tomatoes are one of the most versatile veggies around (even though it’s actually a fruit!) They can be eaten raw, cooked, as a sauce, or as juice. Cooked tomatoes have significantly higher levels of lycopene than raw ones, thanks to the heat helping to break down the thick cell walls.

Green Beans

Green beans possess a fantastic crunch when raw, but they actually include more health benefits when fried! Believe it or not, green beans have higher levels of antioxidants when they are baked, microwaved, griddled, or even fried—but not when they are boiled or pressure cooked.

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]]> Boost Your Health With These Powerful Spring Superfoods https://yourdailysportfix.com/boost-your-health-with-these-powerful-spring-superfoods/ Mon, 02 May 2022 08:24:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=17415 Spring is the perfect time to start visiting your local farmer’s market and stock up on fresh produce. There’s nothing better than leafy greens to make you stronger, especially when they taste delicious. These delicious superfoods are packed with nutrients—so make sure to eat them this spring. Spinach This leafy green is often underrated even […]

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]]> Spring is the perfect time to start visiting your local farmer’s market and stock up on fresh produce. There’s nothing better than leafy greens to make you stronger, especially when they taste delicious. These delicious superfoods are packed with nutrients—so make sure to eat them this spring.

Spinach

This leafy green is often underrated even though it’s super nutritious and a great source of iron. Iron is particularly important for vegans and vegetarians so add spinach to your salads, smoothies, and other dishes more often.

Artichokes

Artichoke is one of those veggies people rarely eat, if at all. This is a huge mistake because artichokes are loaded with nutrients, antioxidants, fiber, and magnesium, so make sure to add this superfood to your diet this spring.

Blueberries

As you probably already know, berries are high in antioxidants which is a very good reason to eat them more often. Use them to top your oatmeal, or add them to your salads and smoothies to reap their benefits.

Spring Garlic

This is one of the first veggies you’ll find at the farmer’s markets and you should definitely buy it in order to boost your immune system and overall health.

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]]> Don’t Love Vegetables? Here’s How to Sneak Them Into Your Diet https://yourdailysportfix.com/dont-love-vegetables-heres-how-to-sneak-them-into-your-diet/ Tue, 11 Jan 2022 06:06:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=16541 While it’s recommended to eat five servings of fruit and vegetables a day, a lot of us can’t stand vegetables. No one wants to eat food they don’t enjoy, but your body needs the vitamins and nutrients from veggies. Because you need to eat them anyway, why not sneak them into your meals? Say goodbye […]

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]]> While it’s recommended to eat five servings of fruit and vegetables a day, a lot of us can’t stand vegetables. No one wants to eat food they don’t enjoy, but your body needs the vitamins and nutrients from veggies. Because you need to eat them anyway, why not sneak them into your meals? Say goodbye to steamed vegetables and hello to tastier alternatives with these suggestions on how to add more veggies to your diet.

Find Vegetable-Based Soups You Enjoy

Vegetable-based soups are a great way to get your serving of veggies in. Try some canned or boxed soups or chilis to load up on your vegetables.

Find a Salad You Like

Salads don’t have to be boring, especially when you load them with healthy fats like avocados, nuts, and seeds, fruits, lean meats or tuna, and healthy carbs like quinoa and bulgur.

Season Everything

Seasoning makes a huge difference when it comes to vegetables. Whether you’re eating roasted veggies, raw veggies, soups, or salads add garlic powder, black pepper, salad, and cayenne pepper to make the vegetables so much tastier.

Add Veggies to Your Favorite Foods

If you’re already eating pizza, grilled cheese, pasta, burgers, or tacos, why not top them with some veggies? You’ll enjoy your meals while getting some nutrition in.

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]]> 5 Cooking Mistakes That Make Vegetables Less Healthy https://yourdailysportfix.com/5-cooking-mistakes-that-make-vegetables-less-healthy/ Sat, 10 Jul 2021 06:16:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=17914 Are you trying to eat more vegetables to be healthier? While that’s a great first step, to get the most nutritional benefits from them, the way you prep and cook them makes a huge difference. These five common mistakes will make your vegetables less healthy and you should avoid making them. Boling Them If you […]

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]]> Are you trying to eat more vegetables to be healthier? While that’s a great first step, to get the most nutritional benefits from them, the way you prep and cook them makes a huge difference. These five common mistakes will make your vegetables less healthy and you should avoid making them.

Boling Them

If you want to avoid using oil to fry veggies, boiling them seems like a good idea, but it can minimize their nutritional value. You’re better roasting, baking, broiling, or microwaving them.

Adding Butter

Butter tastes amazing with vegetables, but it also takes away from their flavor and it adds extra calories to them.

Using Too Much Oil

Olive oil has lots of heart-healthy benefits, but it also has lots of calories and should be eaten in meditation. Don’t overcoat the veggies in oil—they should have a light coating.

Using Too Much Salt

Many people add salt before and after cooking veggies, which counteracts the health benefits of salt. Lightly salt vegetables before cooking them and then taste them before adding more salt.

Charring Them

Even though you may enjoy the smoky flavor or vegetables, make sure you don’t burn them because carcinogens can form.

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]]> Radishes Have Some Amazing Health Benefits https://yourdailysportfix.com/radishes-have-some-amazing-health-benefits/ Mon, 29 Mar 2021 10:51:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=17150 Crunchy radishes make a great addition to any salad, but did you know that they come with amazing health benefits? They taste slightly hot, like pepper, which makes them perfect for spicing up any dish. Though commonly used in salads, they are a great addition to tacos, sandwiches, soups, and other foods. You can eat […]

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]]> Crunchy radishes make a great addition to any salad, but did you know that they come with amazing health benefits? They taste slightly hot, like pepper, which makes them perfect for spicing up any dish. Though commonly used in salads, they are a great addition to tacos, sandwiches, soups, and other foods. You can eat them fresh, pickled, or roasted, among other ideas. Here are some of the health benefits you can expect from radishes.

Nutritional Facts

Radishes can be considered a superfood. They contain plenty of vitamin C, vitamin K, iron, B vitamins, magnesium, and zinc. These nutrients are important for many body functions, from red blood cell production to better digestion.

They Boost Immunity

Thanks to vitamins C and B, radishes improve your immunity by helping produce white blood cells and boosting them to do their job. A 2019 article explains that B vitamins are responsible for helping produce new organic molecules which are a basic part of all cells in our body.

Reducing Cancer Risk

According to studies like this one and this one, radishes could also help decrease the risk of cancer. Eating radishes gives your body sulforaphane, which has been shown to help kill breast cancer cells in the previously mentioned research.

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]]> ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> vegetables Archives - yourdailysportfix.com yourdailysportfix.com Sun, 04 Jun 2023 13:31:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://yourdailysportfix.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/cropped-FAVICON_2-32x32.png vegetables Archives - yourdailysportfix.com 32 32 Cut Out Constipation With These Veggies https://yourdailysportfix.com/cut-out-constipation-with-these-veggies/ Wed, 07 Jun 2023 08:37:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=23036 It’s often thought of as impolite to talk about bathroom matters in public but consider yourself among friends. Making a number two is a natural daily activity for most of us, but for some, it is quite hard (no pun intended). If constipation is making you cranky, add these veggies to your diet.  Broccoli Remember […]

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]]> It’s often thought of as impolite to talk about bathroom matters in public but consider yourself among friends. Making a number two is a natural daily activity for most of us, but for some, it is quite hard (no pun intended). If constipation is making you cranky, add these veggies to your diet. 

Broccoli

Remember when you were little and your mom told you to eat your broccoli? Well, she was onto something. Loaded with dietary fiber, you can find 5 grams per cup. Not only that, but chopping broccoli and allowing it to sit for an hour and a half before cooking, activates a substance called sulforaphane which aids in gut health.

Green Peas

Good things come in small packages. Nutritionists recommend getting around 28 grams of fiber per day, and a third of that can be found in one cup of cooked peas. The little guys contain both soluble and insoluble fiber, meaning they improve gut health while also helping you go.

Artichokes

Not only do artichokes make excellent dips, but they also help to get your digestive system moving. A prebiotic fiber known as inulin can be found in artichoke hearts. A recent study found that inulin enables your bowel to work more often, all the while decreasing harmful gut bacteria and increasing the good.

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]]> Are Green Juices Really Worth It? https://yourdailysportfix.com/are-green-juices-really-worth-it/ Sun, 28 May 2023 08:08:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=21953 It seems like green juices are everywhere. In case you’re not familiar with what is actually in these green drinks, it’s usually a blend of green vegetables and maybe some fruit to add sweetness. These juices can be made with a blender and strainer or a juicer! The most common vegetables found in green juices […]

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]]> It seems like green juices are everywhere. In case you’re not familiar with what is actually in these green drinks, it’s usually a blend of green vegetables and maybe some fruit to add sweetness. These juices can be made with a blender and strainer or a juicer! The most common vegetables found in green juices include celery, spinach, kale, and cucumbers.

Health gurus seem to live by their green juices, almost as if it’s a holy grail solution to health problems. Is anything truly that beneficial though? Let’s talk about it!

Great Source of Vitamins and Minerals

Anytime you are ingesting that many leafy greens, you can expect to gain essential vitamins and minerals. Drinking green juice is great for this very reason. It’s a great way to boost your daily vitamin and mineral intake.

Supports Gut Health

Your gut is one of the most powerful parts of your body, as it affects your energy, your skin, your hormones, and your digestion. Green juices often have prebiotics, which are great for your gut health.

Improves Heart Health

Green juice is another great way to support your heart health. It can help with blood pressure levels and prevent heart disease.

There are clearly many benefits to drinking green juice. It’s important to note, however, that green juices is not a substitute for eating whole vegetables, it is meant to simply boost what you are already eating!

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]]> Increase Your Plant-Based Protein Intake With These High-Protein Veggies https://yourdailysportfix.com/increase-your-plant-based-protein-intake-with-these-high-protein-veggies/ Wed, 19 Apr 2023 08:24:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=22699 Protein is a crucial nutrient for our bodies to build and repair tissues, maintain muscle mass, and keep us feeling full. While animal products are often considered the go-to source of protein, many vegetables can also provide a substantial amount of this essential nutrient. In fact, a plant-based diet can easily replace meat, eggs, and […]

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]]> Protein is a crucial nutrient for our bodies to build and repair tissues, maintain muscle mass, and keep us feeling full. While animal products are often considered the go-to source of protein, many vegetables can also provide a substantial amount of this essential nutrient. In fact, a plant-based diet can easily replace meat, eggs, and dairy to help us meet our daily protein requirements. These are some of the highest protein vegetables and here’s how to incorporate them into your diet.

Green Peas

Green peas are technically a legume, but they still make for a great source of plant-based protein with about eight grams per cup. They also contain 35% of the recommended daily amount of fiber and are rich in vitamins and minerals, particularly vitamin C. Try adding some to your salads and stir-fries for a quick and easy protein boost.

Spinach

Spinach contains over five grams of protein per cup, along with essential vitamins and minerals like vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, and calcium. We love adding a handful of fresh spinach to smoothies or sautéing it with garlic and olive oil for a healthy side dish.

Artichokes

Artichokes are surprisingly high in protein at almost five grams per cup. They’re also packed with fiber, vitamins C and K, and antioxidants, making them a healthy and delicious addition to any meal. Try mixing artichoke hearts with some spinach, cashew cream, and nutritional yeast for a plant-protein-packed spinach artichoke dip.

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]]> The Many Benefits of Fiber https://yourdailysportfix.com/the-many-benefits-of-fiber/ Sun, 02 Apr 2023 16:49:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=21533 Most people know they need to include more fiber in their diets, but do you know why? Fiber keeps your digestive system running properly, keeps you full for hours, and stabilizes your blood sugar. With all these benefits we should be eating more than enough, but most people are actually not getting the recommended daily […]

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]]> Most people know they need to include more fiber in their diets, but do you know why? Fiber keeps your digestive system running properly, keeps you full for hours, and stabilizes your blood sugar. With all these benefits we should be eating more than enough, but most people are actually not getting the recommended daily amount. So let’s break down all the benefits and show you why fiber is so important in your diet.

Fiber is the structural part of plant foods that your body cannot digest or break down and it’s either classified as soluble or insoluble. When soluble fiber comes into contact with fluids in the gut it forms a gel-like substance that takes up space in your stomach making it feel full. The insoluble fiber pushes it through your system to help you stay regular.

Fiber slows down digestion and the absorption of food so you will receive steady energy, stabilizing your blood sugar and preventing blood sugar spikes. Soluble fiber can also help stave off heart disease as it binds with LDL (“bad”) cholesterol in the digestive system, keeping it from entering the bloodstream and traveling to other parts of the body.

Fiber boosts the population of good gut bugs in your digestive tract, which helps with your immune system and puts you in a better mood. Fiber also benefits your bones by making it easier for your body to absorb magnesium and calcium.

Your recommended daily amount is, for women at least 21-25 grams of fiber per day and for men 30-38 grams per day, so start eating more fruit and vegetables and whole grains.

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]]> How to Upgrade to a Healthier Diet https://yourdailysportfix.com/how-to-upgrade-to-a-healthier-diet/ Thu, 08 Dec 2022 08:18:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=21379 Gone are the days of good or bad foods, a list of restrictions, and low-fat or low-calorie diets. If you want to upgrade your diet so it’s healthier and balanced, the best way to do this is to start including more variety of whole foods in your meals. View this post on Instagram A post […]

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]]> Gone are the days of good or bad foods, a list of restrictions, and low-fat or low-calorie diets. If you want to upgrade your diet so it’s healthier and balanced, the best way to do this is to start including more variety of whole foods in your meals.

Crowd Out

You don’t need to overcomplicate it—you want to find a way that your diet fits easily into your life, without overthinking it. Restricting the foods that you love will only end in failure, but filling up on nutritious and delicious foods and crowding out the fried or sweet foods will help you in the long run.

Do not list foods as good or bad as this will increase your want for the so-called ‘bad foods,’ while making you resent or get bored by the ‘good foods’.

Small Changes

Start making small changes each week that are consistent and sustainable. Make a weekly goal and start adding to that every week. Your first goal could be to cook more at home, then add more vegetables to your plate. You could start trying out different whole grains or proteins and eating fruits you have avoided for a while.

Schedule

Have a day each week you do your grocery shopping and meal prep. You can make some whole grains and protein dishes for the week and cut up your veggies to go in salads or roasted in the oven. It will stop you from ordering in or obsessing about foods you ‘can’t’ eat. You want to always make sure you are organized and you don’t need to worry about your meals.

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]]> 3 Foods That are Even Healthier When Cooked https://yourdailysportfix.com/3-foods-that-are-even-healthier-when-cooked/ Tue, 20 Sep 2022 08:04:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=20850 It may seem logical that vegetables are more nutritious when raw, but that isn’t always the case. Yes, some naturally-occurring vitamins and phytonutrients are destroyed during the cooking process, but there are actually a bunch of veggies that become even healthier when cooked.  Spinach Raw baby spinach is delicious in salads, but cooked spinach is […]

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]]> It may seem logical that vegetables are more nutritious when raw, but that isn’t always the case. Yes, some naturally-occurring vitamins and phytonutrients are destroyed during the cooking process, but there are actually a bunch of veggies that become even healthier when cooked. 

Spinach

Raw baby spinach is delicious in salads, but cooked spinach is just as yummy. Steaming the leaves can reduce the vegetable’s oxalic acid, which interferes with your body’s absorption of iron and calcium, by up to 53%! Not only that—cooked spinach packs more calcium, magnesium, and iron.

Tomatoes

Tomatoes are one of the most versatile veggies around (even though it’s actually a fruit!) They can be eaten raw, cooked, as a sauce, or as juice. Cooked tomatoes have significantly higher levels of lycopene than raw ones, thanks to the heat helping to break down the thick cell walls.

Green Beans

Green beans possess a fantastic crunch when raw, but they actually include more health benefits when fried! Believe it or not, green beans have higher levels of antioxidants when they are baked, microwaved, griddled, or even fried—but not when they are boiled or pressure cooked.

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]]> Boost Your Health With These Powerful Spring Superfoods https://yourdailysportfix.com/boost-your-health-with-these-powerful-spring-superfoods/ Mon, 02 May 2022 08:24:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=17415 Spring is the perfect time to start visiting your local farmer’s market and stock up on fresh produce. There’s nothing better than leafy greens to make you stronger, especially when they taste delicious. These delicious superfoods are packed with nutrients—so make sure to eat them this spring. Spinach This leafy green is often underrated even […]

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]]> Spring is the perfect time to start visiting your local farmer’s market and stock up on fresh produce. There’s nothing better than leafy greens to make you stronger, especially when they taste delicious. These delicious superfoods are packed with nutrients—so make sure to eat them this spring.

Spinach

This leafy green is often underrated even though it’s super nutritious and a great source of iron. Iron is particularly important for vegans and vegetarians so add spinach to your salads, smoothies, and other dishes more often.

Artichokes

Artichoke is one of those veggies people rarely eat, if at all. This is a huge mistake because artichokes are loaded with nutrients, antioxidants, fiber, and magnesium, so make sure to add this superfood to your diet this spring.

Blueberries

As you probably already know, berries are high in antioxidants which is a very good reason to eat them more often. Use them to top your oatmeal, or add them to your salads and smoothies to reap their benefits.

Spring Garlic

This is one of the first veggies you’ll find at the farmer’s markets and you should definitely buy it in order to boost your immune system and overall health.

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]]> Don’t Love Vegetables? Here’s How to Sneak Them Into Your Diet https://yourdailysportfix.com/dont-love-vegetables-heres-how-to-sneak-them-into-your-diet/ Tue, 11 Jan 2022 06:06:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=16541 While it’s recommended to eat five servings of fruit and vegetables a day, a lot of us can’t stand vegetables. No one wants to eat food they don’t enjoy, but your body needs the vitamins and nutrients from veggies. Because you need to eat them anyway, why not sneak them into your meals? Say goodbye […]

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]]> While it’s recommended to eat five servings of fruit and vegetables a day, a lot of us can’t stand vegetables. No one wants to eat food they don’t enjoy, but your body needs the vitamins and nutrients from veggies. Because you need to eat them anyway, why not sneak them into your meals? Say goodbye to steamed vegetables and hello to tastier alternatives with these suggestions on how to add more veggies to your diet.

Find Vegetable-Based Soups You Enjoy

Vegetable-based soups are a great way to get your serving of veggies in. Try some canned or boxed soups or chilis to load up on your vegetables.

Find a Salad You Like

Salads don’t have to be boring, especially when you load them with healthy fats like avocados, nuts, and seeds, fruits, lean meats or tuna, and healthy carbs like quinoa and bulgur.

Season Everything

Seasoning makes a huge difference when it comes to vegetables. Whether you’re eating roasted veggies, raw veggies, soups, or salads add garlic powder, black pepper, salad, and cayenne pepper to make the vegetables so much tastier.

Add Veggies to Your Favorite Foods

If you’re already eating pizza, grilled cheese, pasta, burgers, or tacos, why not top them with some veggies? You’ll enjoy your meals while getting some nutrition in.

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]]> 5 Cooking Mistakes That Make Vegetables Less Healthy https://yourdailysportfix.com/5-cooking-mistakes-that-make-vegetables-less-healthy/ Sat, 10 Jul 2021 06:16:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=17914 Are you trying to eat more vegetables to be healthier? While that’s a great first step, to get the most nutritional benefits from them, the way you prep and cook them makes a huge difference. These five common mistakes will make your vegetables less healthy and you should avoid making them. Boling Them If you […]

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]]> Are you trying to eat more vegetables to be healthier? While that’s a great first step, to get the most nutritional benefits from them, the way you prep and cook them makes a huge difference. These five common mistakes will make your vegetables less healthy and you should avoid making them.

Boling Them

If you want to avoid using oil to fry veggies, boiling them seems like a good idea, but it can minimize their nutritional value. You’re better roasting, baking, broiling, or microwaving them.

Adding Butter

Butter tastes amazing with vegetables, but it also takes away from their flavor and it adds extra calories to them.

Using Too Much Oil

Olive oil has lots of heart-healthy benefits, but it also has lots of calories and should be eaten in meditation. Don’t overcoat the veggies in oil—they should have a light coating.

Using Too Much Salt

Many people add salt before and after cooking veggies, which counteracts the health benefits of salt. Lightly salt vegetables before cooking them and then taste them before adding more salt.

Charring Them

Even though you may enjoy the smoky flavor or vegetables, make sure you don’t burn them because carcinogens can form.

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]]> Radishes Have Some Amazing Health Benefits https://yourdailysportfix.com/radishes-have-some-amazing-health-benefits/ Mon, 29 Mar 2021 10:51:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=17150 Crunchy radishes make a great addition to any salad, but did you know that they come with amazing health benefits? They taste slightly hot, like pepper, which makes them perfect for spicing up any dish. Though commonly used in salads, they are a great addition to tacos, sandwiches, soups, and other foods. You can eat […]

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]]> Crunchy radishes make a great addition to any salad, but did you know that they come with amazing health benefits? They taste slightly hot, like pepper, which makes them perfect for spicing up any dish. Though commonly used in salads, they are a great addition to tacos, sandwiches, soups, and other foods. You can eat them fresh, pickled, or roasted, among other ideas. Here are some of the health benefits you can expect from radishes.

Nutritional Facts

Radishes can be considered a superfood. They contain plenty of vitamin C, vitamin K, iron, B vitamins, magnesium, and zinc. These nutrients are important for many body functions, from red blood cell production to better digestion.

They Boost Immunity

Thanks to vitamins C and B, radishes improve your immunity by helping produce white blood cells and boosting them to do their job. A 2019 article explains that B vitamins are responsible for helping produce new organic molecules which are a basic part of all cells in our body.

Reducing Cancer Risk

According to studies like this one and this one, radishes could also help decrease the risk of cancer. Eating radishes gives your body sulforaphane, which has been shown to help kill breast cancer cells in the previously mentioned research.

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