Healthy eating is essential. It is necessary that the plate you hold before yourself has a balance of different types of food, different nutrients, and of course, even something you like! Balance is the key to life, which also applies to the food you eat. It is necessary to balance the energy that you consume, with the energy that you use.
Some healthy eating habits are:
Avoid drinks that contain added sugar like sodas etc. These can make you gain extra fat that might not go away easily, and can also increase the risks of health diseases.
Consuming at least one fruit every day. Fruits are essential sources of vitamins that can help in your overall nourishment.
Avoid eating your meals while sitting in front of a screen. Watching something while eating can affect the normal processes that assist the voluntary regulation of food intake.
Limiting the amount of junk food you eat. Try and avoid fast food as much as you can, because that fried food gives you way more calories than you should be consuming in a single day, and can also make your appetite die out.
Never skip breakfast. Breakfast is the first meal of the day but is also the most important. It is the meal with which you start off your day, so it is very crucial to have a healthy and hearty breakfast, that makes you ready for the long day ahead.
Adding herbs and spices to make your food interesting. Sometimes, in the attempt to eat healthy food, we have to eat things that barely have any taste of their own, like chicken. Try adding herbs and spices to it, and you’ll have a balance of taste and health!
These are some healthy eating habits that one should maintain, alongside exercise, and drinking loads of water to stay hydrated. Your diet is a bank account, and good food choices are suitable investments!
Written by: Pranjali Gupta
Edited by: Aarushi Sharma
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