Dear Readers,
The key to a healthy diet is to eat the right amount of calories and include all the important components of food i.e., proper amount of carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins, fiber, and amino acids in your diet. We need everything in proper amount for a healthy body and mind and proper muscle growth of our body.
It is recommended that men have around 2500 calories a day and women need 2000 calories per day. However most of us eat more than what we need which leads to fat deposit in our body.
Here are some tips on how to have a balance diet;
1/3 of diet should contain starchy carbohydrates which is found in potatoes, bread, rice and pasta etc. Choose wholegrain varieties ans they have whole fibers which make you feel full for longer. Avoid oily food and creamy sauces as they increase the calorie count.
Include fruits and vegetables in your diet. It is very important to contain the seasoned fruit in your diet. They have fibers and vitamins and have natural sugar in them which is very important for our body.
We should eat at least 1 gram protein per pound body weight that is if you weigh 150 pounds you ought to have 120 gram protein daily. Protein is very important for muscle growth and fat loss. Protein is found in read meat, cheese, milk, eggs, pulses etc.
Stop taking excess saturated fat. Too much saturated fat will increase the cholesterol in the blood, which increases the risk of heart disease. An average man should not have more than 30 gram saturated fat a day. It is found in hard cheese, cakes, biscuits, cream, butter and pies etc. Try to have unsaturated fat such as vegetable oils and oily fish.
Cut down sugar in your diet. Regularly consuming foods and drinks high in sugar increases your risk of obesity and tooth decay. Sugary foods are also high in energy and contribute to weight gain.
Apart from this eat less salt, drink 2 liters of water daily and never skip breakfast. Daily do some exercise and maintain healthy metabolism.