IMPORTANCE OF HAVING A BALANCED DIET

Hello readers,

Today we are going to talk about a BALANCED DIET. What is a balanced diet, the importance of a balanced diet, and how it can help us stay fit and active? So let’s start

 

The first thing that comes in mind when we think of a balanced diet is to reduce the intake of food items but that’s not true. A Balanced Diet is a nutritional therapy that consists of different variety of foods in the exact amount and proportions so that the demand for calories, proteins, minerals, vitamins, and other nutrients are in appropriate  number. A Balanced diet should consist of 60-65% of carbohydrates, 20-25% of fat, and 10-15% of proteins. Human Beings require a specific quantity of calories according to the age group.

 

HERE ARE THE IMPORTANT FACTORS THAT SHOULD TAKE IN CONSIDERATION WHILE PLANNING FOR HEALTHY DIET

 

 

• EAT 5 MEALS A DAY

 

 Consume 5 meals a day including 3 major meals i.e. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and 2 light meals that can be consumed after breakfast and in the evening. Dinner should be the lightest of all three major meals. Do not keep your stomach empty.

 

• DRINK WATER INSTEAD OF SOFT DRINKS

Water plays an important part in a Balanced diet. You should consume at least 10-14 glasses of water every day. It also helps in Weight loss and keeps energy level up. Dieticians suggest that consuming water after meals can be harmful as the meal does not get digested properly and our intestine is not able to extract nutrients from food.

 

• CONSUME LESS PROCESSED SUGAR IN YOUR DIET

 

 Processed sugar intake can cause weight gain and it can lead to fat accumulation. Sugar intake in the form of sodas, packed juices, bakery products, candies, chocolates, smoothies can be hazardous in the long term. There are various substitutes of sugar such as Honey, Maple syrup, Jaggery, Molasses, and coconut sugar, etc.

 

• SWITCH TO FAT-FREE OR LOW-FAT MILK

 

Fat-free or low-fat milk has all the same amount of essential nutrients that normal milk contains. So it will be way healthier than normal milk.

 

• TRANSFER TO WHOLE GRAINS FOOD

 

Switch from white bread to whole wheat bread, indulge oats, quinoa, buckwheat, multigrain flour in your diet which helps in the digestion of food. Multiply the number of whole grains in your diet slowly, otherwise you might experience constipation.

 

 CONCLUSION

Eating a decent eating regimen implies eating nourishments from the five significant gatherings.

 Dietary rules change after some time, as researchers find new data about sustenance. Current proposals recommend that an individual's plate ought to contain principally vegetables and natural products, some lean protein, some dairy, and dissolvable fiber.

 Individuals inspired by weight reduction ought to likewise consider bringing moderate exercise into their schedules.

For more detailed details:-

https://www.snapfitness.com/us/blog/5-benefits-of-a-balanced-diet/

https://www.thetrainingroom.com/blog/fitness/march-2013/the-importance-of-a-balanced-diet

https://www.srnutrition.co.uk/2016/06/healthy-balanced-diet