In the wake of the devastating listeriosis crisis, food safety is now a priority concern.
Health expert Giulia Criscuolo said South Africans should take care of themselves by developing healthy eating habits, eating the right foods and following a healthy lifestyle.
Criscuolo, a complementary medicines expert, pharmacist and life coach, saidSouth Africans should commit to improving their eating habits by focusing on the nutrient content in food and avoiding processed goods, fast foods and sugar.
She said one of the challenges is the mistaken belief that eating healthily is not filling or tasty.
She added healthy food such as fruit and vegetables can be both filling and delicious.
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Criscuolo said the listeriosis crisis highlights the health risks linked to processed meat, pointing out that a recent study found that eating processed meat may increase the risk of breast cancer.
Other research has found that it may increase the risk of diabetes and heart disease.
“We need to invest in our health because if we don’t we will be spending our money on healthcare in the future,” she saif citing conditions such as diabetes, obesity, hypertension and cancers which are all exacerbated by poor diet and a sedentary lifestyle.
Criscuolo shared the following health tips:
- Avoid sugar and processed foods.
- Increase intake of good fats such as coconut oil, cold pressed olive oil, avocado, nuts and seeds.
- Try to eat organic produce if possible – it’s a good investment.
- Add beans or lentils to make your dish go further.
- Manage blood sugar levels to help avoid hunger spikes – try green tea or preferably the potent extract Origine 8, magnesium, vitamin D oral sprays, Purest Omega 3 and cinnamon.
- Heal your gut – your gut is like your second brain. Use a good probiotic.
- Try to balance your body’s PH.
- Eat a balanced holistic diet that includes lots of green leafy vegetables and fruit.
- Exercise daily and manage stress.
- Get good quality sleep.
- Read labels, ask questions, do research and make informed decisions.
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