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Eating at McDonald’s is a blast! You get your happy meal, devour your french fries, and open your brand-new toy—what more could an adult want? Well, the sad news is something that we all know. We can’t enjoy Mcdonald’s every day. Whether you enjoy their food or not, the subject of the matter is fast food. We all eat it, and we all enjoy it. There is something so satisfying about getting your food on the go. The best part is that you don’t even have to cook it. Sadly, being lazy will be our undoing here. The amount of fat and high-calorie intake in fast food is astronomical! This fact does not apply to only Mcdonald’s; they were merely an example. Think twice before eating out; you may save yourself more than just a few bucks. Today we’ll discuss how important your diet is to your overall health.
What Is A Poor Diet?
Personally, I believe this one is self-explanatory, but many people don’t know what makes up a poor diet. A poor diet is when you consume too many calories, too many fatty foods, and more. Proper eating isn’t easy, nor is it always tasty. The general rule of thumb involves eating more veggies and fewer cinnamon rolls. If we eat too many calories in a single day, we open ourselves up to weight gain. This result can be good or bad; it truly depends on your health goals. There is a difference between good weight and bad weight, but I digress. Keep good weight and bad weight in mind, though! When you consume too much fast food or eat snacks more often than whole meals, you likely will suffer from a poor diet! Try to moderate what you eat to avoid potential weight gain or lethargy!
Can Your Diet Dictate Your Feelings?
Have you heard the saying, “Look good, feel good”? The feel-good part can pertain to your mood or mental state of being. How do we achieve such a good state of being? Our diet has a lot to do with that. Continuing to eat heavy foods may cause you to feel sluggish or lethargic. You can find yourself more irritable, or you may experience low energy. On the flip side, if you eat more greens, you can find yourself with loads of energy and a clear head. Try to mix up your meals and see what works for you. You could discover a new favorite meal! What do you have to lose?
Does Diet Affect Sleep?
If you’re one of the fortunate ones who can lie down and pass out, I envy you. Some of us are not as lucky. Have we ever begun to wonder why we can’t sleep as well? Research shows that people who consume lots of foods containing high levels of sugar, saturated fats, and carbohydrates get worse sleep than those who eat a cleaner diet. With a cleaner diet, many people reported feeling more satisfied with their sleep and better rested. The things we put into our bodies affect what comes out of them. The research also showed that eating times also affected the quality of sleep. Play around with your dinner time and see if your sleep improves with the increase in food quality.
What we can surmise is that we need to begin to eat healthier. Our health is directly related to what we put into our bodies. Take note of what you eat and gradually introduce healthy options. Like any physical exercise, we need to ease ourselves into this mental one. We can’t expect any results overnight, either! Stick with it, and you’ll see changes in your mood, sleep pattern, and maybe even your waistline! Give it a try, and perhaps you can recommend your findings to your friends.
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