Food affairs

Affairs are usually not good for us. They are temporary, quick fix, appear attractive, pamper to your weaknesses, addiction and can be costly. Why not make a more permanent change with your food and lifestyle by having a healthy marriage with food. Which means a long term healthy ,loving happy union with variety, enjoyment and occasional unhealthy within safe rules and boundaries.

10 reasons Why you may have food affairs by following Fad diets?;

> Quick solutions

>You think it will raise your self-esteem

>Very attractive package with role model or celebrity endorsed

> Doesn't appear boring

>Alluring you by guarantee success and taking away your control

>Offers false hope, often not evidence based

>Appears Believable

>You are happy to pay any price because you are desperate

>Allows you to cheat and therefore takes away guilt

>Tempting you with meal shakes or replacements, snacks or devices where you have to make least effort

Why do food affairs tend to always go wrong in the long-term?

>Can trigger side effects e. g dehydration, dizzy, headaches, lack of concentration, bad breath, difficulty sleeping ,irritable, nausea, constipation

>Food choices may not be balanced often missing food groups containing carbohydrates, protein, fats, vitamins and minerals in the right portion. Dietary supplements may be needed

>Time consuming

> Expensive

>Boring lacking variety

> You are not in control so no choice

> Evidence poor in long-term benefits

10 reasons why you should always choose healthy eating and introduce regular activity:

>Slow but steady improvement in your health, evidence is strong for long-term results

>Feel secure in knowing your choice

>Feel less guilty

>No added cost the whole family can join by eating healthy

>Life-time commitment with no long-term health risks

>Evidence based

>Encourages a healthy relationship with food, no lies, no cheating

>It's Variety avoids boredom

>Balanced approach offers no side effects, sleep better, stay hydrated and feel happier

>No confused message. Have regular healthy balanced meals, healthy snacks, drink adequate daily low calorie fluids especially water, less added sugar, less total fats, increase wholegrain , fruit and vegetables , limit alcohol and have less salt with regular daily activity.