Another blog, another amazing way you can reach the success you deserve. This week, we’re going to let you in on a little secret: the power of healthy food.
Have you been aiming for a successful career?
Perhaps you can't figure out the extra boost you need to reach your goals?
If this is something that you are looking for, healthy food may be the answer to it. This may not be something that you're aware of, but healthy food plays a massive role in the level of success that you achieve.
Do you want to discover how this happens? Keep reading to find out everything you need to know.
What does healthy food provide?
In a nutshell, healthy food will provide you with the nutrients you need to stay fit.
The fascinating thing about healthy food is that it has all of the vitamins, minerals, fats, and other nutrients that one needs to stay healthy and fit. This eliminates the need for any supplements, too, if your absorption rate is regular.
However, it is essential to note that you need a balanced diet while consuming healthy food. The best thing to do is to speak to a nutritionist and explain your goals. They will help you build the right meal plan based on your needs and wants.
When you eat right, you feel terrific. It may sound a bit far-fetched but try it out yourself. You will be surprised at what healthy food can do. In fact, you might consider eliminating unhealthy food from your diet as a whole!
Build the successful career you deserve:
Now that you know everything that a healthy diet provides, you may be wondering how it is connected to success in your career.
For this, you need to think about the long-term effects of healthy food. Primarily, your body will be healthy.
With a healthy body, you will be able to get more work done, whether it involves moving from place to place or sitting in an office.
This is because your mind becomes healthy as well. When you begin consuming healthy food, your mind responds very positively.
As a result, you start performing on a whole another level. Your brain has all the nutrients it needs for optimal performance so that it will perform its best. You will feel energized, creative, and ready to take on anything. All of these qualities will reflect in your work too!
Recipes to get you started:
Healthy food doesn't have to be bland. If this is what you think you will have to end up with, you couldn't be more wrong.
A good friend of mine, Amal, is a certified nutrition & health coach with a great passion for cooking and knowledge of healthy nutrition.
Being a brain cyst survivor, she has used food as medicine to uplift her journey. Here are the recipes she was kind enough to share with you:
Kale And Lentil Salad With Crispy Roasted Chickpeas:
Ingredients:
Salad:
1 small head of kale
200 gr. cooked lentils
100gr. Roasted chickpeas
Classic Dijon Vinaigrette
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
200 gr. cooked lentils
100gr. Roasted chickpeas
Instructions:
Rinse and drain the chickpeas.
Dry the chickpeas with paper towels.
Toss the chickpeas with olive oil and salt.
Spread the chickpeas on a baking sheet. Drizzle with the oil and sprinkle with the salt.
Roast the chickpeas for 20 to 30 minutes to 175C
Chia Pudding:
Ingredients:
3–4 Tablespoons chia seeds
1 cup milk (I like unsweetened coconut, almond, or cashew milk)
1/2 Tablespoon maple syrup, honey, or sweetener of choice
1/4 teaspoon vanilla (optional)
Toppings of choice: fresh berries or other fruit, granola, nut butter, honey, etc
Instructions:
In a bowl or mason jar, stir together chia seeds, milk, maple syrup, and vanilla, and let it sit for 1-2 hours or overnight in the fridge.
When ready to serve, top the pudding with berries or your favourite choice.
Fluffy Caramel Sweet Potatoes Bowl:
Ingredients (customizable):
Sweet potato
Granola
Fresh blueberries
Almonds
Cacao Nibs
Goji Berries
Cinnamon
Ginger
Nutmeg
Instructions:
Bake the whole sweet potatoes, then peel and mash or puree and use that for the base of your bowl.
Add spices like cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and a pinch of sea salt.
Go check the profile of Amal Zayed Ady for more incredibly delicious recipes and let her know which one of the above ones is your favourite.
There you have it! With this new idea in your head, you will be able to transform your diet and move towards healthy food easily. You will also realize that you are moving even closer to success throughout this journey. So, be sure to plan your meals and eat healthy as much as you can.
With the right amount of time and nutrition, you really can transform your world.