Eating a healthy, balanced diet is an important part of maintaining good health, and can help you feel your best. It can be simple too. Just follow these tips.
DIETARY TIPS:
1. Do not skip breakfast: ---A healthy breakfast at the right time can jump start your metabolism and eating small, healthy meals throughout the day (Rather than the standard three large meals) keep your energy up. Whole meal cereal, with fruit sliced over the top, is a tasty and nutritious breakfast e.g. stuffed parantha with curd/ Dalia/ nutriporridge/ cornflakes with milk.
2. It’s not just what you eat, its how you eat---Healthy eating is about more than the food on your plate. It is also eating habits can be learned and it is important to slow down and think about food as nourishment rather than just some thing to gulp down in between house work as on the way to pick up kids.
3. Listen to your body—ask yourself if you are really hungry, or have a glass of water to see id you are thirsty instead of hungry. During a meal, stop eating before you feel full. It actually takes a few minutes for your brain to tell your body that it has had enough food, so eat slowly.
4. Fill up on colorful fruits and vegetables----fruits and vegetables are the foundation of a healthy diet.
5. Eat more healthy carbohydrates and whole grains----choose healthy carbohydrates and fibre sources, especially whole grains, for long lasting energy. Which help to protect against coronary heart disease, certain cancers and diabetes.
6. Enjoy healthy fats, avoid unhealthy fats----Good source of healthy fat are needed to nourish your brain, heart and cells, as well as your hair, skin and nails.
7. Add calcium for strong bones---Calcium is one of the key nutrients that your body needs in order to stay strong and healthy. Diary products, vegetables and greens are good source of calcium.
8. Limit sugar and salt---Sugar present in candy, cakes, desserts and large amount of hidden sugars present in bakery products, soups, pasta, sauce and fast food. Eating too much salt can cause high blood pressure and lead to other health problems.
9. Think of water and exercise as food groups in your diet—always staying well hydrated will also help you make healthier food choices.
10. Try to avoid stress----A well nourished and fit body can be more resilient to stressful conditions. Many illnesses induce stress, which in turn induces eating disorders, addiction to alcohol and sub stand abuse.
