Majority thinks that dieting is something extreme – a non-stop starvation or 24/7 consumption of weight loss pills. These stereotypes are wrong and weight loss even can be pleasant and easy achievable. These simple healthy eating tips will deliver a wide range of choices to please your cravings and desires for different foods. Healthy and long lasting diet can be achieved by exercising and healthy eating.
Balanced and healthy diet will provide appropriate nutrients to your body and will protect you from illnesses and diseases. Also you will be able to get rid of unnecessary fat and lose weight with only one condition; you need to follow the healthy diet rules.
To have a well balanced and a healthy diet it must contain high-quality protein, healthy fats and nutrient rich carbohydrates.
Proteins
About 375 calories, which are about 20-30% of your daily, should come from “wild” (not processed) animal sources such as fish, meat, poultry, yogurt and eggs; and from vegetables, fruits, nuts, whole grains, and seeds.
Fats
The balance of calorie intake, about 325 in our example, shall come from “good” fats such as “wild” cold-water fish, flaxseed, walnuts, etc. They give Omega 3 essential fatty acid that is very essential for your overall health. Avoid or at least limit use of hydrogenated oils.
Carbohydrates
The rest, about 40-60% of your calorie intake, should come from carbohydrates. In the case if you're on a 1500 calories a day diet, you should be trying to get about 800 calories a day from “good” carbs. Try to minimize or completely avoid ingestion of ice creams, white flour and desserts. Cut out soda-pop and candy. These products only add to your weight but do not deliver any benefit to your health. Useoatmeal or whole grain cereal instead. Include fruits and vegetables, whole grain breads, whole grain cereals, oatmeal. You will feel fuller longer and you will be getting sufficient vitamins, amino acids and fibre too.
General comments
Olive Oil: It delivers loads of benefits to the body and is considered as a “good” fat. This is a basic source of fat in the Mediterranean diet. Spinach: This is the cheapest source of nutrition for your body. It is rich in folic acid, minerals, and vitamins. You can prepare it in a variety of ways. Use it often in your diet. Fish: Fish is low in fat, high in protein (as red meat), and provides omega 3 fatty acids which few other proteins would. Also as a general rule fish has fewer calories. Try to eat at least 2-3 servings of fish per week as replacement to meat.
Try to stick to these easy rules and very soon you will see and feel positive results.
