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Nutrition
Nutrition is arguably the most important aspect of a holistic lifestyle. Whilst you don't have to meditate, exercise or take up yoga, eating equals survival, so getting this part right is paramount. If you fuel your body correctly, everything else falls into place. Nutritious food gives you the power of perseverance when exercising, enabling you to achieve your full potential. A well-nourished brain improves cognitive health, boosts mood, and enhances focus. 4improve Nutrition helps you to improve your dietary understanding and plan healthy meals ahead of time.
Understanding the Food Groups
Protein
Proteins are found in food groups like meat, fish, eggs, beans, and lentils. They are an important part of our diet as they help the body to grow and repair. When digested, they are broken down into amino acids, which the body uses to make new proteins.
Carbohydrates
There are two main types of carbohydrates: sugars, found in milk and fruit; and starches, found in bread, rice, and pasta. The body breaks down carbohydrates into glucose, which is our main source of energy. Low carbohydrate diets can assist with weight loss as the body is forced to burn stored fat in the absence of glucose. 4improve Nutrition contains a helpful meal planner bursting with healthy low-carb recipes.
Healthy Fats
Fats are nutrients that the body uses to build cell membranes, tissues, and hormones, in addition to being stored and used as energy. Unsaturated fats or 'healthy fats' are found in nuts, seeds, olive oil, and fish. They help the body to absorb vitamins, lower the risk of heart disease and reduce hunger.
Vitamins and Minerals
Used throughout the body, vitamins and minerals are essential for optimal cell and organ function. Many UK residents have lower levels of Vitamin D, iron, magnesium, and zinc. Vegetarians and vegans are also more likely to become deficient in vitamin B12, which is typically ingested via animal-based foods. Using the 4improve meal planner, users can filter hundreds of delicious recipes that contain specific vitamins and minerals to boost their intake.
Using 4improve Nutrition
When you have a good understanding of the food groups and their functions, you are able to make healthier choices that directly impact your body and energy levels. 4improve Nutrition provides helpful insights into hundreds of individual ingredients, breaking them down into carbohydrates, protein, fats, vitamins and minerals, in addition to displaying the number of calories per 100g. Scroll through categories to explore the role of the main food groups and discover a comprehensive list of foods that fall under each one. If your diet is lacking in a particular area, use the 4improve meal planner to compensate.
Setting Small Challenges
Lifestyle goals aren't achieved by chance, they're achieved by change. If you wish to improve your diet, 4improve Nutrition is a good place to start. Cutting out entire food groups or dramatically slashing your calorie intake is both unhealthy and unsustainable. By setting small, achievable goals, you are much more likely to succeed. Start by challenging yourself to use the 4improve meal planner for your evening meals, or reduce your daily calorie intake by 100 kcal. Once you have accomplished this goal, build on this. Before long, meal planning and monitoring your food intake will become natural and your health goals will feel as though they are within your reach.
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Meal Planning with 4improve Recipes
The Benefits of Meal Planning include:
- Maintaining a balanced diet
- You are less likely to reach for unhealthy snacks
- Reduction in food waste
- You will save a lot of time
- Greater variety in your meals
- It lowers your shopping bill
- Meal planning allow you to achieve health and weight-related goals
- It fills gaps in your vitamin intake
4improve recipes are found with an easy-to-use meal planner brimming with tasty ideas. Browse through various categories (breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert, beverages, salads and snacks, pre-workout, post-workout, high protein) or filter by your favourite ingredient or diet type. Each meal is divided into food groups, number of calories, preparation and cooking time, ingredient list, and a step-by-step recipe. If you cook for friends or family, change the number of servings to adjust the ingredient quantities automatically. Add chosen recipes to your meal planner, view your shopping list, and create favourites at the click of a button. The 4improve meal planner is updated regularly, providing ongoing healthy recipe inspiration.
Calorie Counter
Calories are the units of energy that food and drink provide. The recommended daily calorie intake for men and women is 2500 and 2000, respectively. Despite calorie content being displayed on food packaging and many restaurant menus, many of us still unknowingly devour more calories than necessary daily. 4improve contains a calorie tracker to improve nutritional awareness and facilitate weight goals. The science is simple - burn more calories than you consume and you'll lose weight, consume more calories than you burn and you'll gain weight. By adding 4improve Recipes to your meal planner, you are better able to monitor your food intake and achieve your targets.
The Importance of Snacking
Snacks provide a boost of energy between meals and can prevent overeating at mealtimes. However, it is vital that you choose healthy snacks that provide valuable nutrients, rather than sugary, processed, and salt-laden alternatives. Over-snacking has been linked to weight gain, with many people admitting that they indulge even though they are not hungry. Using the bank of 4improve Recipes to plan a diverse variety of snacks ahead of time helps to eliminate unhealthy temptations. If snacking is your weakness, setting yourself a target to graze nutritiously can lead to physical and mental health benefits.
Start Small
For change to become a habit, it needs to be sustainable. If you've ever attempted to lose or gain weight by engaging in strict diets and gruelling hours of exercise, it's probably a distant memory. That's because your lifestyle was adjusted too significantly for you to maintain these habits. Achievable challenges do not sap your energy and determination. In fact, incorporating 4improve Recipes into your routine becomes commonplace when you start small. By setting aside just a half hour per week to use the meal planner to map out your evening meals, you will quickly recognise the benefits. This can later be extended to include other meals or snacks and, before long, you will be eating a balanced diet, saving money, and achieving your health targets. Alternatively, you can use 4improve Recipes to accurately track your calories, helping you to lose, gain, or maintain weight.