Most of us know what a balanced diet should look like, but most
of us don’t follow it. It does not seem to matter that eating
the right foods improves your health, enhances the skin, helps
lower our risk of disease, and most importantly gives you energy
to perform life’s daily functions. Some of our most beneficial
foods are fruits and vegetables, due mainly to their hydrating
qualities and low calories. Always remember that what you’re
drinking is just as important as what you are eating. Drinking
the proper amount of water is essential to overall health. And
no, soda does not count. It not only doesn’t cleanse the palate,
it quickly overloads the body with sugar. Most Americans do not
know that some of our favorite foods and drinks actually harm
the body more than they help, especially when consumed in
excess; just as some super-foods recharge the body more than
others. FOODS THAT HARM Caffeine is a major contributor to
upsetting the body’s delicate balance. This comes in a variety
of beverages and many oth