Healthy Food Habits!

Healthy Food Habits

• Focus on Fruits and Vegetables – You have heard this a hundred times yet it is the simplest and easiest way to healthy eating. The high water and fiber content in many fruits and vegetables make them ideal for healthy snacking and incorporation into meals. Add veggies to your favorite main courses (made from lean meats and whole grains) to make your dish “go” further. In addition, vitamins and nutrients in fruits and vegetables can help your overall health and vitality.
• Focus on the Type of Carbs you intake rather than the Quantity – Switch from simple to complex carbohydrates. This means eating fewer products like white bread and white rice and eating more whole grains such as whole wheat bread, whole grain brown rice, millet, raagi and barley. They give you long-term energy, and have a high-fiber content making you feel full longer.
• Type of Protein - Protein helps build muscle and keeps you full longer than carbohydrates, but most of us eat more animal protein than our bodies need. In addition, animal protein often comes with high amounts of fat. Figure out how much and what type of protein is the right amount for your body. Choose lean, high quality protein or vegetarian options like beans and nuts.
• Drink more water - You can easily reduce your daily calorie intake by replacing soda, alcohol or coffee with water. Thirst can also be confused with hunger, so by drinking water, you may avoid consuming extra calories, plus it will help you break down food more easily.

Additionally Eat Small Servings and Eat Often. Sleep Well and Exercise at least a bit daily. That's it. You are off to a healthier and wealthier future. After all there is no wealth like health!