Posted on October 11, 2007 in Latest News
A balanced diet can be defined as intake of appropriate types foods and drinks in adequate amounts. A balanced diet supplies nutrition and energy to maintain body cells, tissues and organs. This helps in healthy growth and development of your body.
How to take a balanced diet?
- Your diet should be low in saturated and trans fats, salt, cholesterol, added sugars, and alcohol.
- You need to balance your calorie intake with daily exercise. By decreasing calorie intake and increasing the amount of exercise you can slowly and easily control your weight.
- Daily intake of 2 cups of fruit and 2½ cups of vegetables can make a lot of difference.
- Take 3 or more ounces of whole-grain products every day.
- Don’t forget to include in your weight loss diet plan 3 cups of fat-free or low-fat milk daily.
- Avoid trans fatty acids.
- Your cholesterol intake should not exceed 300 mg/day.
- Eat good fats sources like fish, nuts and vegetable oils that contain polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fatty acids.
- Don’t take added sugars in any form.
- Limit salt intake to lose weight.
- It’s better not to consume alcohol. Even if you consume make sure you drink alcohol in limited amounts.
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