post # 7 almost over

well, as i mentioned in post 5 i was planning on doing more research on my topic to make me more passionate and encouraged to eat healthier and yes i stuck to my word. not only has my findings made me excited about eating healthier but it has taught me an important lesson about goals. no goal can truly be acheived if you dont beleive 100% in what you are striving for. i think the only way to truly beleive is to be knowledgeable and aware of whats at stake.

here is some of the thinks i discovered that have helped me become passionate about eating healthier:
1.eating healthier boosts your immune system, therefore fewer days spend stuck on the couch sick.

2.in some cases you can avoid serious, death threatening illnesses such as cancer adn heart disease. this also increases your chance of living a longer life.

3.by eating a healthy diet you will have more energy and can drastically reduce stress levels. this means you will be happier in life while acheiving more.

4.you will sleep better and wake up more rested in the morning. so you can say goodbye to all those slepless nights and painful mornings.

5.by eating a healthy diet instead of fad diets, you will lose the weight and keep it off longer than unhealthy diets or short term diet plans.

6.your skin and hair wil look better and healthier. you can ditch the coverup!

7.for girls at least, eating heatlhier can cure PMS! now thats a miricale if ive ever heard of one

here are some benifits of certain vitamins that are important while eating healthy and where you can find them:

Boron: important for the absorbtion of calcium. can be found in grapes, apples, peanuts, pears, and broccli

Calcium: a mineral that keeps your teeth strong and white. gives you strong bones. found in peaunuts and milk

Vitamin C: helps the body make collegen, heals scar tissue, cuts and bruises. vitamin C is found in broccilli, strawberries, and green beans.

Copper: helps strengthen bones and joints. found in seafood, seeds, and nuts.

Zinc: lowers risk of hearing loss. can be found in chicken, beef, and lamb.

Indole-3-carbinol: halts the growth of tumor cells. this is found in broccilli, cabbage, and turnips.

Amino Acids: Important for hair growth and repair. found in chicken, turkey, beef, eggs, cheese, and nuts.

Beta Carotene: Breaks down cancer causing chemicals that may cause eye tissue damage. also prevents cataracts. Beta Carotene is found in carrots, sweet potatoes, broclli, and yams.

after realizing how big of an impact eating healthier has on every aspect of my life, it became clear to me why i want to eat healthier. although many peoples main reason is to loss weight, i have discovered there are many other reasons that it is a good idea. i hope that this information inspired you as much as it did me!