As many of us will have experienced from a bout of feeling ill or from overindulging the day before, what we choose to eat can make a difference to how we feel. But is it actually possible to eat yourself to feeling well or eat to cure sickness? With the likes of healthy and vegan food bloggers on the rise, it is easy to see that this is quite common thinking these days; if you only eat foods that are completely natural, then your body will be better able to deal with sickness or germs.
Now I’m not saying that we all have to go out and live a raw vegan lifestyle, but there is some logic behind eating natural foods. When we cut out processed foods, we will feel much better for it. But like most things, it is much easier said than done. So here are some steps to help you eat better food so that in turn, you’ll be feeling better and getting sick less and less.
Meal Plan
It is so much easier to prepare good food when you have planned for it. Otherwise, you can be heading to the store and just grabbing something that is quick and easy. So take some time to plan out your meals for the week so that you can cook from scratch at home. It can help to save you money, as well as help you to prepare the meals that are going to be better for you.
Cook From Scratch
Where you can, try to prepare as many meals as you can from home. Instead of buying a jar of pasta sauce that will have lots of sugar and preservatives in, look to make your own instead. They are much quicker and easier than you might think, with a bigger nutritional boost for you too. The same goes for things like bread, or desserts. Try to bake them yourself, so you know exactly what is going into them.
Take a Supplement
Sometimes, no matter how hard we try, we don’t get to eat all of the vitamins and minerals that our body needs. So taking a supplement can be a good way to give your body a natural boost. It could be a multivitamin or something more specific like turmeric capsules or folic acid tablets. It will just depend on what you need and where you are in your life as to what the best supplement would be. So look into it and see what could work to give you a boost.
Look For Alternatives
It is a good idea to look for some healthier alternatives when it comes to food, especially if you have cravings for something unhealthy. Take a bar of chocolate, for example. You can still get a chocolate fix without having to buy a sugar filled candy bar at the store. You can make some raw chocolate using natural ingredients like maple syrup and cacao powder. It might take some preparation, but it will make a difference.