Eating a balanced diet without excess is one of the keys to having a healthy life. Improving this situation is very easy, it is just a matter of being informed correctly.
Being healthy depends on each one and the way they take care of the body. Being physically active, resting well, and maintaining an abundant and varied eating plan are some of the most important things to achieve this goal.
That the food consumed provides the necessary amounts of nutrients is essential for good health. However, this varies from person to person, so it is always recommended to consult with a specialist.
Some behaviors that benefit the body
- Incorporate food from all groups daily and do at least 30 minutes of physical activity.
- Make 4 meals a day (breakfast, lunch, snack and dinner) and include vegetables, fruits, legumes, cereals, milk, yogurt or cheese, eggs, meats and oils.
- Perform moderate continuous or fractional physical activity every day to maintain an active life.
- Eat calmly, if possible accompanied and moderate the size of the portions.
- Choose foods prepared at home instead of processed.
- Throughout the day drink at least 2 liters of liquids, without sugar, preferably water. Do not wait until you are thirsty to hydrate.
- To wash food and cook, the water must be safe.
- Consume 5 servings of fruits and vegetables in a variety of types and colors daily.
- Eat at least half a plate of vegetables at lunch, half a plate at dinner and 2 or 3 fruits per day. Its consumption reduces the risk of obesity, diabetes, colon cancer and cardiovascular diseases.
- Reduce the use of salt and the consumption of foods high in sodium. To replace it, use condiments of all kinds (pepper, parsley, chili, paprika, oregano). Decreasing salt intake prevents hypertension, vascular and kidney diseases, among others.
- Limit consumption of sugary drinks and foods high in fat, sugar and salt.
- Restrict the consumption of butter, margarine, animal fat and milk cream.
- Consume milk, yogurt or cheese daily, preferably skim.
- By consuming meats, remove the visible fat, increase the consumption of fish and include eggs.
- Incorporate legumes, preferably whole grains, potatoes, sweet potatoes or cassava to the diet.
- Consume raw oil as a condiment, dried fruit or seeds.
Article taken verbatim from https://www.infobae.com/tendencias/nutriglam/2017/07/30/16-consejos-para-mantener-una-vida-saludable/
