A healthy diet should provide us with the correct
amount of energy (calories or kilojoules), from foods and drinks to maintain
energy balance, in which the calories taken in from the diet are equal to the
calories used by the body. Calories are required by the body to carry out
everyday tasks such as walking and moving about, and also for all the functions
of the body we may not even think about; breathing, pumping blood around the
body and thinking also require calories.
Eating a healthy balanced diet isn't all
that difficult. Just select a variety of foods from all the main food groups
including fruits and vegetables, meats or protein sources, dairy or calcium,
grains and cereals, and healthy oils and fats. Consuming the right amount of
calories to maintain a healthy weight and cut back on all the unhealthy junk
foods helps in maintaining a healthy balance diet.
There are instances that switching your
eating habits is a struggle. However it may help if you focus on small changes.
Making modifications to your diet may also be helpful if you have diseases that
can get worse by eating or drinking the inappropriate diet. Symptoms from
conditions such as kidney disease, lactose intolerance, and celiac disease can
all benefit from changes in diet.
Here are a few suggestions to improve your
health. Be sure to stay in touch with your doctor so they know how you are
doing.
§ Find
the strong and weak points in your current diet. Do you eat 4-5 cups of fruits
and vegetables every day? Do you get enough calcium? Do you eat whole grain,
high-fiber foods? If so, you’re on the right track! Keep it up. If not, add
more of these foods to your daily diet.
§ Keep
track of your food intake by writing down what you eat and drink every day.
This record will help you assess your diet. You’ll see if you need to eat more
or less from certain food groups.
§ Think
about asking for help from a dietician. They can help you follow a special
diet, especially if you have a health issue.
Healthy eating is one of the most vital
things we can do for our body. Learn more about a healthy lifestyle and healthy diet are the
best weapons in battling diseases and illnesses.
Here are some facts about healthy diet.
Healthy
Diet
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Vegetables and fruits as
part of an overall healthy diet may reduce risk for heart disease, including
heart attack and stroke.
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Vegetables and fruits as
part of an overall healthy diet may protect against certain types of cancers.
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Foods containing fiber,
such as some vegetables and fruits, may reduce the risk of heart disease,
obesity, and type 2 diabetes
•
Vegetables and fruits rich
in potassium as part of an overall healthy diet may lower blood pressure, and
may also reduce the risk of developing kidney stones and help to decrease bone
loss.
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Vegetables that are lower
in calories per cup instead of some other higher-calorie food may be useful in
helping to lower calorie intake.
Learn more to help prevent or manage many health
problems make a habit living with healthy diet every day.
