Eat Smart & Stay Healthy!!
Eating smart is the key to stay healthy. All of us know that in order to stay healthy we should know what we eat and how we eat but somehow we forget to act upon it. Today we will help you reveal the key to healthy life by giving some great health and fitness tips.
Chew Well:
Enjoy the joy of eating by chewing your food well. Most of us tend to rush through our meals, forgetting to actually taste the flavors and feel the textures of what is in our mouths. Always chew your food slowly, savoring every bite.
Avoid Stress while eating:
Do not eat when you are stressed. Avoid eating while working, driving, watching TV or during confrontations or serious discussions. If you feel stressed or upset then stop eating and relax before continuing with your meal.
East slowly – Eat enough:
Eat slowly and stop eating when you feel full. Eating just enough to satisfy your hunger will help you remain alert, relaxed and feeling your best.
Cook Well:
Avoid deep-fried foods and choose food that has been cooked by a healthy cooking method such as at low heat or boiling. A healthier cooking method will also preserve the vitamins in the food.
Avoid Egg Yolks:
Avoid yolks when cooking with eggs by using two egg whites for every whole egg.
Eat a variety of food:
Eat nutritious food from all of the food groups, including fruits and vegetables, whole grains, fat-free or low-fat dairy products, and fish. Try to eat at least 5 portions of a variety of fruits and vegetables every day. For example you can have a glass of juice and a sliced banana with your cereal at breakfast, some salad at lunch time, some fruit as an afternoon snack and a portion of peas or other vegetables with your evening meal.
Drink plenty of water:
Drink lots of water. We should be drinking about 6 to 8 glasses of water, or other fluids, every day to stop us getting dehydrated. Do not stick to these 6 to 8 glass of water as your body needs more water during warm weather or when you get active.
Eat more starchy foods:
Each of your main meals should include at least one starchy food. You can have a breakfast with a wholegrain cereal, sandwich for lunch, and potatoes, pasta or rice with your evening meal.
Eat more fish:
Try to have at least two portions of fish a week, including a portion of oily fish. Remember fish is an excellent source of protein and contains many vitamins and minerals.
Use Olive Oil in Salads:
If you eat salads, try using olive oil instead of salad dressing.
Eat Stone-ground wheat bread:
When you have bread, try to have stone-ground wheat bread, and avoid white bread.
Avoid Fats:
Avoid the fried foods, burgers and other fatty meats. Dairy products such as cheese, cottage cheese, milk and cream should be eaten in low fat versions. Nuts and sandwich meats, mayonnaise, margarine, butter and sauces should be eaten in limited amounts.
Do not miss Meals:
Skipping meals can lead to out-of-control hunger, often resulting in overeating. Missing meals doesn't help us lose weight and it isn't good for us, because we can miss out on essential nutrients. Do not miss breakfast. Breakfast give us the energy we need to face the day, as well as some of the vitamins and minerals we need for good health.
Stay Active:
It's not a good idea to be either underweight or overweight. Physical activity is a good way of using up extra calories, keeps your general body tonus up and helps control our weight. Move a lot, climb up stairs, and walk as many times as you can and you will need not to go to a gym. It will burn the surplus calories in your body and.
Eat Smart:
Remember to breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, dinner like a pauper. Starting your day with a healthy breakfast can not only jumpstart your metabolism but also if you eat majority of your daily caloric allotment early in the day then your body will have time to work those calories off. Try to eat six small but healthy meals throughout the day instead of standard three large meals.
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