Remember that there are no
"good" or "bad" foods. All foods can fit into
a healthy lifestyle with a little planning.
Fresh Fruits: Fresh seasonal fruits can actually help your
body melt away fat. Fruits likes watermelons, berries, papayas are
sweet and water dense, too, so you fill up fast and stay satisfied
longer.
Eating actual fruit is better than drinking juice. You take
in the fiber.
Use your microwave to cook vegetables. Microwaves can cook
veggies quickly, with little or no water. This helps retain
nutrients in the vegetables.
Skipping breakfast can cause you to eating more foods than
you need later in the day, which contributes to weight gain.
Remember to eat a VARIETY of foods because no food is
perfect. To get all the nutrients you need, mix and match as many
different foods as possible.
Snacks are great for helping you meet
your nutritional needs, filling in the gaps, and keeping your
energy levels high. When choosing snacks, look for those that are
low in fat, make a valuable contribution on the nutritional front
and are a good source of fiber.
Having vegetables and fruit at each meal and snack will help
you get more into your day.
Heavy meals late at night can make our digestive system work
overtime even after we sleep. This may cause insomnia or dreams
and we will not be well rested. Hence it is best to eat our last
meal early in the evening.
Eat slowly, giving your brain time to catch up with your
stomach and tell you when you have already had enough to eat.
When you feel hungry, chomp on something like a piece of
carrot or celery. It soothes your hunger effectively, gives you
valuable nutrients for almost no calories.
Some ideas for healthy eating when dining out… and eating
on the run! Prepare food using following cooking methods: Grilled/
Blackened /Broiled /Baked /Poached/ Steamed.
A bit confused about what is and isn't good
for your family? Here are some simple facts:
Eat a Nutritious Breakfast :
After a long nights sleep it is important to refuel. Eat a
balanced breakfast every morning. Breakfast is the most important
meal of the day.
Eating a balanced breakfast everyday gives you the energy
and nutrients to take on your day and helps you maintain a healthy
weight.
A balanced breakfast can be a bowl of ready to eat cereal
with milk, a glass of juice .
5 Tips for Healthy Eating: *Go for whole grains
* Go easy on added fats *Pick a lean protein *Make your day
with milk products *Take a bite from more vegetables and
fruit
Eat a variety of foods: Your body needs nutrients and many
different vitamins and minerals from a variety of foods. Balancing
food choices from the Food Guide Pyramid and checking nutrition
labels will help you to get the nutrients you need.
Get moving....don’t be a couch potato: Walk, bike or jog
when going somewhere. Climb stairs instead of taking an escalator.
Try to do something active for a total of 30 minutes every day.
Participate in activities you enjoy: Always start with
warm-ups to get the muscles going. Do 20 minutes of an aerobic
activity followed by activities that will make you stronger like
push-ups or sit-ups.
Choose healthy snacks: It is wise to choose snacks from
different food groups. Include whole grains and fiber in your
diet.
Drink plenty of water: Make sure you drink a total of 8
glasses of water each day. That can include the water from foods
such as fruits.
Say no to the refreshing cold drinks, stick to plain water
and have plenty of it. It not only replenishes lost liquids and
fills you up, but also diminishes your hunger level and unlike
sodas, nourishes your body.
Fat helps you gain shiny looking hair and smooth, glowing
skin.
Natural is better than artificial.....Fresh is better than
shelf stable.....
Digest Your Food Properly as An average adult needs 8
minutes to eat, 20 minutes to digest.
