6 Health Trends to Live by for 2015

Jan 12, 2015

By Stephanie Simons,
Head Pharmacist,
Lindo’s Pharmacy in Devonshire

The New Year is here! Many of us probably made resolutions for 2015. Most of these resolutions include a vow to become healthier.

If this sounds like you, Lindo’s has got you covered with the newest health and fitness trends for 2015. Here are some of them pertaining to both food and exercise.

1) Real food

There’s been a rise in popularity of eating “clean,” wholesome foods and that trend is only growing. At its simplest, clean eating is about eating whole foods, or “real” foods — those that are not – or minimally – processed, refined, and handled, making them as close to their natural form as possible. These foods are more nutritious.

Diet foods, which are often heavily processed and loaded with artificial sweeteners and other suspect ingredients, seem to be losing their appeal. Now, people are filling their plates with real foods like veggies, fruit, nuts, seeds, whole grains and lean protein, all of which are much better for you and your family than processed diet foods.

2) Snacks

No, I’m not saying to start your day with a donut to go with your morning cup of coffee or a bag of chips from the vending machine in the afternoon. Snacking is an important component of living clean and healthy, but, you have to choose smart snacks. Smart snacks include nibbles that are calorie-appropriate (less than 200 calories) and made up of the right nutrients – fiber and/or protein with bonus points for healthy fat. Not only will these nutrients help to stabilize blood sugar levels, but you’ll also maintain your energy levels and focus.

3) Local ingredients

There’s been a global movement towards organic, locally-sourced, and humanely raised produce and meats. For us, this means buying our vegetables, fruit and meat from Bermuda’s farms. We care about not only how the food tastes and if it’s good for us, but if it’s good for the Earth and everyone involved in the development of that food. Eating local means you know where you food comes from which is not only more nutritious but it’s also more sustainable. It’s really that simple. (more…)