One of the most important factors in preventing disease is maintaining a healthy diet. As a mom, I know how hard it is to eat healthy. Here are a few easy ways for women to improve their health through better nutrition:
- Fill up on fiber. The Journal of Nutrition reports a new study in its May issue that found women who ate a low-glycemic index, fiber-rich breakfast burned more fat when they worked out later in the day than women who ate a high-glycemic index breakfast low in fiber, and were less likely to overeat at lunch. Start your day smart with a bowl of Bear Naked Fit Granola (www.bearnaked.com), which offers a low-glycemic index and good source of fiber, or Kashi GoLEAN Cereal (www.kashi.com), packed with 10g of dietary fiber per serving. The Bear Naked Banana Nut Granola is so yummy! I like to add it to strawberry or vanilla yogurt. It’s almost like dessert!
- Replace the red meat. A study published in April by the National Institute of Health found that Americans who consumed the most red meat faced greater rates of death from heart disease and cancer. Convenient meals high in protein and fiber, including Kashi Bakes and All-Natural Frozen Pizzas, are an easy and equally satisfying alternative to dinners heavy on red meat.
- Heap on the heart-healthy whole grains. An April 2009 review in the Archives of Internal Medicine confirmed that a Mediterranean-style diet high in vegetables, nuts, whole grains and olive oil is linked to a decreased risk of heart disease, the leading cause of death of American women. Kashi 7 Whole Grain Pilafs make whole grains easy, with a whole day’s worth of whole grains in just one, quickly prepared serving.
I know a lot of our readers are Kashi fans and it’s no wonder! They have a great selection of tasty healthy foods that make it easier to get the nutrition our bodies need. I also know how much our readers love coupons! Here is a printable for $1.50 off Kashi GoLean Waffles. There was a big sale on these last week and we have 5 boxes in our freezer! Also, check out our coupons.com side bar for $1.50 off any two boxes of Kashi cereal, $1 off Kashi Honey Sunshine cereal (my son loves this one!) and $1.50/2 boxes Kashi TLC bars (we love these too!)
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