Benefits of Eating Healthy - AWS

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THE BENEFITS OF

Eating Healthy Heart Health: eating a balanced diet with high-fiber foods (nuts, whole grains, fruits, veggies, etc.) will help your heart function efficiently. Generally, dark colored fruits & veggies are the best choices so reach for spinach, peaches, carrots and more! Further, make sure to consume oily fish such as salmon and trout around twice a week. Oily fish contains omega-3 fatty acids that are extremely good for your heart health.  Healthy Weight: Eating a balanced diet that is low in saturated fats & contains significant fruits and veggies as well as a moderate amount of unsaturated fat help you maintain a good weight. Further, eating oats, whole-grain breads, beans & more while also eating the proper portion sizes can help control your weight.   

Improved Brain Function: Eating healthy can improve your mental health and overall well-being. Vitamins are a key to success. Eating foods that contain B vitamins (leafy green veggies, fortified cereals) reduce your homocysteine levels. High levels of homocysteine can increase your chance of dementia. Further, eating omega-3 fatty acids are very good for your memory, learning capabilities, and help mood disorders, depression, dementia and more. 

Diabetes Prevention: Eating a diet rich in monounsaturated & polyunsaturated fats can help prevent you from developing diabetes. Which foods should you eat? Olive oil, conoloa oil, nuts & seeds, and avocados! Further, eating whole-grains can aid in preventing type-2 diabetes.   

Info from: https://www.livestrong.com/article/38822-benefits-eating/