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HEALTHY FOOD

A LIFESTYLE HEALTHY

According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, between 1980 and 2002, the number of overweight adolescents tripled . If an adolescent or anything human being does not eat healthy will get developed diseases like obesity and diabetes. For instance, junk food produces diseases and affects vital functions. Good health is impossible without good nutrition and for good nutrition you need a balanced diet.

A balanced diet allows body function optimally. To achieve healthy diet must be based on based on food in fiber less than in animal fat. Along with a healthy diet should add regular physical activity. Keep in mind; however that diet and physical activity should be associated with age and other factors. A balanced diet should contain at least two servings of vegetables daily, one at lunch and another at dinner; two to three pieces of fruit per day; two or three servings’ daily protein food (eggs, meat, fish) and high fiber such as pasta, rice or bread. Also you must avoiding food like sugar, sugary drinks and cakes industrial

There are good tips for achieving a healthy diet and improving your lifestyle. For instance, a balanced plate favors a variety of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains over meats and starches. Once or twice a week, try substituting fish for meat. Reduce refined foods such as pasta, white bread, and white rice. Adults and children need to drink plenty of water and other liquids every day. Drink more of these during hot weather and when doing heavy physical work and exercise. Such liquids aid digestion; clean your body of poisons, makes for healthy skin, and promote weight loss.

Besides, any food can poison you if it is not prepared and stored properly. You can follow these simples steps to avoid a poisoning: wash vegetables carefully before preparing them. Some vegetables grow in soil that may have been treated with manure. Moreover cook until the food reaches the right temperature, and promptly refrigerate any perishable items that are not going to be eaten immediately and wash your hands, utensils, dishes, with hot water before preparing each food.

Whatever adjustments you need to make, you may have success starting gradually and not setting unreachable goals for yourself. You may need to consider your intake of salt, fats, and sugar, and you should watch your portion sizes. Include fruits and vegetables in your diet. Reading the packaging will help you to select whole-grain foods when buying bread, cereals, pasta, or rice. These are richer in nutrients and fiber than the alternatives made from refined grain. Eat small portions of meat and chicken and try to eat fish a couple of times a week. Health is affected by differences problems like economic conditions. However, you can adopt at least some of the suggestions given in this article.

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