daily habit for healthy living

Healthy eating is based on three simple aspects- Balance, Moderation and variation. When these three parameters are mastered, one feels great, has more energy and remains healthy! There are no strict nutrition philosophies, or a rule that one has to stay unrealistically thin. Healthy eating also does not mean that one is deprived of favorite foods. Learning some nutrition basics and incorporating them in a way that works for you can achieve all this. Believe it or not, healthy Eating can be tasty, exciting and exotic too!

 

Every ingredient from the basic five food groups has a specific role to play in your health. That’s

Why we should aim for a balanced diet. Eating too much of one or not enough of another is not good for anyone and may result in deficiencies.

a balanced diet contains different types of food in those quantities and proportions such that the need for calories, proteins, minerals, vitamins and other nutrients is adequately met an small provision is made for extra nutrients for when one’s health comes under stress.

the different food that should be included in the diet so as to get the necessary nutrients are cereals and millets, pulses, fruits and vegetables, milk an d milk products, meat an meat product, sugar and fat. In addition, a balanced diet should provide non-nutrients like fiber, which provides positive health benefits. Fluid intake in the form of water and water based drinks is also essential for good health. Water is essential for the correct functioning of the kidneys and bowels. At least 6-8 glasses of plain water should be consumed each day.