It is important to keep track of what you eat, but it is also important to know how often and frequently certain foods should be consumed to ensure a healthy eating and lifestyle in general. No doubt essential proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins and essential minerals and nutrients should form part of your daily diet. However, there is a chance that you might just overdo in a frenzy or desperate attempt to lose that body fat or excess weight.
Assortment
A variety of foods should be consumed on a daily basis to maintain optimum levels of all the essential and vital nutrients required by your body. Being selective about what you eat is not a very healthy approach. Healthy food and lifestyle choices will depend on your daily intake mainly.
Portions
Portions matter and it is very important to keep track of how much you consume during a 24 hour period. This is especially important when you consume high-calorie foods. However, that doesn’t necessarily mean you can stuff yourself with all you can or want to eat, even if it is just a salad. The body can only take in a fixed amount of nutrition to maintain healthy eating and lifestyle in general.
Fresh produce
Try and incorporate more fresh produce into your daily diet to promote healthy eating and lifestyle. Avoid excessive use of canned foods and substitutes in general. Fruits and vegetables are great sources of essential fiber and nutrients when it comes to fresh produce. Fiber aids digestion and a healthy digestive tract will ensure a good overall health since everything is in one way or the other connected to your digestive system.
Whole grain foods
One of the biggest advantages of whole grain foods is again high fiber. Whole wheat, grains, and barley along with products which are made with these food sources as the primary ingredients are a great addition to your daily diet, a habit which will promote healthy eating and lifestyle.
Limit sugar intake
Sugar is something which should be consumed in moderate quantities, be it forming part of any solid or liquid food source. The pancreas can break down a certain amount of sugar into energy needed in one session of digestion which is why there is no actual requirement over and above the body limit. Excessive sugar consumption will just lead to diabetic problems later on.
No trans fats
Most of the canned goods available will have trans fats, which is why it is a good idea to stay away from trans fats altogether, sticking to your healthy eating and lifestyle plan. Trans fats are mainly predominant in processed foods which raise your bad cholesterol levels, thus increasing the risk of heart attack or even strokes. A lot of medical conditions are a result of over consumption of trans fats.
Sodium and potassium levels
Potassium-rich foods help lower and control your blood pressure levels which include citrus fruits, bananas, beans, potatoes and even yogurt. At the same time, it is important to control your sodium levels by limiting the use of salt in your cooking. Also, limit the consumption of processed and canned foods which are high in sodium. Hypertension, diabetes and even some kidney diseases can be caused due to high levels of sodium.
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