A tenured faculty member at Bloomsburg University, John Barrett serves as an assistant professor of writing at the institution. In this capacity, he teaches both introductory courses and writing courses at other academic levels. He is currently writing poems, young adult fiction, and memoir works. Dedicated to maintaining a healthy lifestyle, John Barrett of Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania is committed to healthy eating.

Although changing your eating habits is always challenging, switching to a healthy eating diet makes a huge difference in how your body functions. These changes begin taking effect relatively quickly. Within a day, the good bacteria in your gut begins replacing the bad bacteria, thus reducing inflammation and improving your mental functioning.

You will also notice that you are not as hungry as you once were because you are giving your body what it needs to survive. At the same time, when you do eat, you will notice that you can eat much more healthy food than junk food without gaining weight.

After a week of healthy eating, you’ll see that your energy level has increased. You’ll feel less bloated thanks to the improved digestive functioning and will get better sleep so you feel rested during the day. Healthy eating also improves your hormone balance, so your mood stays more stable throughout the day.

Over time, the benefits of healthy eating continue to show up. Your skin will appear clearer after about a month of healthy eating, and your metabolism will gradually increase. By a year, you’ll have an easier time reaching and maintaining your goal weight, have fewer medical problems, and age more slowly.