A Good Breakfast - Start your day these three healthy
words. Breakfast fills your "empty tank" to get you going after a long
night without food. And it can help you do better in school. Whether
it’s cold cereal with fruit and low-fat milk, or whole-wheat toast with
fruit jelly, yogurt with fruit, idli sambhar, or even last night's
vegetable with two rotis!
Snack smart Snacks are a great way to refuel. Choose
snacks from different food groups - a glass of low-fat milk and a few
graham crackers, an apple or low-fat yogurt and raisins, or some dry
cereal. Eat smart at other meals - cookies, chips and candy are OK for
rare snacking and then too always watch your portion.
Balance your food choices – Have you heard the phrase –
Too much of a good thing! Well! Its true. You don't have to give up
favorite foods like pizzas, French fries and ice cream to eat healthy.
You just have to be smart about how often and how much of them you eat. A
home made pizza with fresh tomatoes and vegetables and low fat cheese
is great, baked fries, or ice cream in moderation is always a good
option. Your body needs nutrients like protein, carbohydrates, fat and
many different vitamins and minerals such as vitamins C and A, iron and
calcium from a variety of foods. Balancing food choices so you get the right
proportions as indicated in USDA the Food Guide Pyramid and checking out
the Nutrition Facts Panel on food items you buy will help you get all
the nutrition your body needs.
Eat more whole grains, fruits and vegetables. These
foods give you carbohydrates for energy, plus vitamins, minerals and
fiber for a well functioning body. Try breads such as whole-wheat, bajra
and methi rotis. Bananas, strawberries, blueberries and melons are
amazing options. When enjoying vegetables go for freshly washed salads
or on a sandwich or lightly steamed.
Move It! It's easy to plan physical activities into
your daily routine, at work and at home – just keep active. Walk, bike
or jog to meet friends. Take a 10- minute activity break every hour
while you read in the evenings, or do homework. Avoid watching TV for
extended periods. Climb stairs at work instead of taking an elevator.
All you need are 30 minutes every day, perhaps even broken up into 3
intense 10-minute sessions.
These good health tips are simple not just in language but simple to
follow. Work them into your daily schedule and reap the benefits of
having more energy and a healthier body.
Source: Nutrition Vista
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