When you hear the word diet, what is the first thing you think of? The act of restricting your food intake (or your intake of particular foods)? Eating sparingly, for health reasons or to lose weight?
I am sure for many of you out there, there have been many diet attempts. Whether it is the “carbohydrate only” diet, the “protein only” diet, or even the “water and cayenne pepper” diet, most have tried to “diet” in some way or another. And I am sure for many of you out there, most of them do not end well.
Our society puts so much enfaces on dieting and we are so consumed by looking thin that there is no room for living a healthy life with a balance of eating right and exercising. I have always liked working out, but I also LOVE to eat. There has to be a balance of wellness to be able to live a healthy life and enjoy it at the same time. Here are some diet basics to think about that will help you throughout your everyday, busy life.
- Meal Schedule: Eat when you are hungry, not famished.
- Plate size: 9 inches, not the normal 13 inch plate.
- Foods to eat daily: 9 handfuls of fruits and vegetables, at least 1 ounce of nuts and whole grains and cereals that contain fiber.
- Foods to eat at least 3 times a week: Most types of fish.
Foods to avoid: Processed foods that contain tran and saturated fats, white foods such as white rice, white bread, and products containing high-fructose corn syrup.- Drink daily: 64 ounces of water, 2 glasses of milk (Low-fat or skim) and 1 glass of wine.
- To take daily: 1 multivitamin.
If you were to follow these few simple rules, there would be no time to fill your body with dreadful foods.
Happy Weekend!!
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