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You are probably also living a fast-paced life.

The downside of this way of life is that you make a lot of automatic choices.

For example, at the grocery store you always make the same choices without thinking about it too much. The things you buy might be delicious but not necessarily the best for your health.

How can you start doing things differently?

Here are 6 simple tips on how to make gradually healthier choices in your diet.

Replace meat products with legumes a couple of times a week

Legumes are rich in protein as are meat products, so they are a good substitute for meat and fill you up nicely.

For example, try these:

• add lentils to a sauce or soup instead of minced meat;
• make chickpea hummus with ingredients you like and use it as a sandwich topping.
  
  Are you not a fan of tahini and cumin in hummus? Replace them, for example, with garlic and tomato.

Choose whole grains instead of white bread and pasta

White bread and pasta contain very few necessary nutrients.

Replace them with whole grains and your stomach bacteria will be grateful for the fiber they contain.

Your stomach will also stay full longer thanks to whole grains, which will reduce snacking during the day and keep your energy levels steady, enabling you to be more productive at work.

Eat the rainbow! 🌈

Colorful vegetables and berries are rich in fiber and antioxidants, supplying your body with vitamins and nutrients even during the winter season.

The more colors there are on your the plate, the better. Make it a challenge for yourself!

Add fermented foods to your diet

Buttermilk, kefir, yogurt, sauerkraut, pickles, kimchi and other naturally fermented foods all contain useful lactic acid bacteria.

By eating a few tablespoons of sauerkraut every day and drinking a glass of kefir, you probably won’t need to take additional probiotics sold at the pharmacy.

PS! Fermented foods also help you digest fatty foods, so they are very useful before and during all kinds of anniversaries and holidays.

Eat “good” fats

Spread an avocado on your toast instead of butter. Likewise add less cheese and meat and more seeds and nuts to your salad.

Stock up on high-quality cold-pressed olive oil in a green bottle and keep it in a cupboard away from the light to preserve its best qualities.

Useful tip! When frying or making other normally fatty foods, use less oil or replace it with water or vegetable broth instead.

When times get busy, enhance your meals with the fiber supplement

It is not always possible to get everything you need from food.

Elsavie fiber supplements are designed to complement your daily diet so you can always get the necessary amount of fiber. Read more about the fiber supplements by clicking on this link.