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I’ve often been posed with the “How did you do it?” question after my weightloss transformation. The generosity with which people commend my sustained efforts is one of my biggest inspirations. My journey took its own sweet time and has been a calculated mix of nutritious food and fitness. However, I’ve observed that in the quest to reducing weight people often tend to cut carbs, sugar and fat from their diet. This isn’t a healthy lifestyle choice though. This year with #BlogchatterA2Z I intend to bust a few myths and reintroduce you to home foods that nourish us. My theme for this year is: Nutritious Foods for a Fit Lifestyle.
In the entire month of April I’ll be discussing nutritious foods that constitute a healthy diet. Stay with me as I break them down for you, A-Z!
Apples
Apples do more than keeping doctors away. They’re high in fiber and Vitamin C and contain many antioxidants. One of the best mid-morning or evening snack, they fill you up just enough till mealtime. They’re also a good pre-workout fruit. Remember how your Mom hovered over you while you hastily downed your apple slices before playtime? Try doing that to yourself, again. 🙂
Almonds
Soaked, shaved, crushed, chocolates or whole, we love almonds in any form. They’re packed with loads of nutrition apart from their famous memory boosting qualities. While dry fruits are often high in calories, almonds actually aid in reducing weight. They contain fiber, magnesium, Vitamin E and antioxidants. They improve your metabolic health making them an ideal snack before hitting the gym.
Avocados
Their creamy texture sets avocados apart from most fruits. They have a high calorific value but are loaded with healthy fats, not carbs. They’re high in potassium, fiber and Vitamin C and contain metabolism-enhancing monounsaturated fats that reduce hunger. Add them to your salads, sandwiches or smoothies and enjoy their goodness. Nutritious foods can be tasty too!
Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple Cider Vinegar is fast gaining popularity due to its weight loss inducing properties. It can help control blood sugar levels too. It had a strong smell and taste which makes it ideal for cooking or as salad dressing.
A healthy lifestyle is a conscious choice and nutritious food plays an important role in it. I hope that with my posts I’ll be able to guide and remind you that calories aren’t bad, we merely need to pick them wisely.
This post is part of the #BlogchatterA2Z challenge by Blogchatter
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Nice theme Varsh. I want to include healthy foods into my diet. This series will definitely help.
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Thank you for reading
A practical and useful topic for A2Z and a reminder to focus on basics.
Thanks Anjali. Glad you liked it. 🙂
Interestingly, yours is the second post which talks about apple cider vinegar…. Interestingly indeed!
ACV is spoken about a lot nowadays. Wanted to state why. 🙂 Thanks for reading!
It’s important to maintain a healthy lifestyle and I am glad that you are going to share foods which are perfect and can help us to maintain. Almonds are my favorite!!
Thank you, Ruchi!
I really wish that these foods become a part of the diet of every Indian. Unfortunately, they are out of the reach of many as of now. Healthy living in our country is not a choice, it is a luxury.
Very useful post indeed. We are what we eat, the food choices do make a huge difference in our lives.
Thank you, Aditi.
So informative and helpful post. I love apples and almonds. Will be looking forward to your A2Z posts 😊
Thank you, Purba.
Nice to know the beneficial qualities of these fruits
Thank you. Trying to highlight the positives so people include them in their diet.
these are some helpful pointers. I love almonds too and can include them in my diet along with some apples.
Good to know, Neha. Thank you!
Very helpful article !! Thank you for sharing all this
Thanks for reading!
I love your theme, Varsha. And these foods you listed are superfoods! I can’t wait to see what you come up with throughout the month.
We have such nutritious foods daily, thanks to our moms and grandmoms. Wish to highlight a few of them. Thanks, Shalini.
Taking the advise from your post, I am stashing all the must haves for healthy me in my pantry. Looking forward to the next lesson from this very informative series, Varsha.
Thank you so much, D!
it is very important to have a healthy lifestyle. And definitely these A-items are the best to start with. We at home are regular with apples, avocadoes and almonds. However, I could never incorporate Apple Cider Vinegar into my diet.
Glad that you’re already eating healthy. That’s the first mantra for a good life. Thanks for reading!
Avocados are my absolute favourite. Crushed with milk and sugar, my mom used to serve it in the cup like peel. I rarely find it in the market though.
That’s an interesting way to have avocados. Will try it next time!
Thank you for the informative post… I am also trying to make a lifestyle change to feel healthier. Looking forward to your posts! Kudos, Varsha!
Thank you!
Love your ur recommendations. Apple cider works well for me. As a mother I was keen to being fit again.
Glad you found my suggestions useful. ACV is indeed good. Thanks for reading.