Here are the top five reasons to choose a diet built on a foundation of healthy food choices:
5. Look Good. Junk food causes unsightly fat buildup. A large meal or high amount of sugar gives the body an unmanageable amount of energy in a short period of time which gets stored as fat. Smaller more frequent meals allow the body to more efficiently manage energy leading to less fat buildup and a more toned appearance.
4. Gain Muscle. Too often, gaining weight/muscle is seen as a blank check to eat everything in sight. Gaining muscle requires a combination of more food (calorie surplus) and strength training.
3. Lose Weight. Eating healthy encourages weight loss because switching from unhealthy junk to healthy alternatives reduces your calorie intake.
2. Energy. Healthy foods provide long lasting energy that helps you perform optimally throughout the day. Junk food creates a big spike in energy levels followed by an equally big crash.
1. Health. The most important reason to eat healthy is to keep your body in peak condition. The type of food you eat has a big impact on your overall health. Unsaturated fat protects you from cardiovascular disease. Fiber lowers your cholesterol and blood pressure and prevents certain types of cancers. Fruits and vegetables are high in antioxidants which also protect against a wide variety of cancers.
