| Why do we have so many problems with our health? | | | | number of people are under the impression that if they |
| One of the underlying factors could be that we are not | | | | starve themselves throughout the day and |
| really concerned about the junk food that we eat. We | | | | compensate this with healthy nutritious foods at dinner, |
| also eat convenient food as we are always on the run | | | | they are going to keep healthy. This is definitely not the |
| because we are extremely busy. We really do not | | | | answer to keeping healthy. |
| have time to look for healthy nutritious foods and we | | | | It is absolutely essential that you eat 5 small meals a |
| therefore grab whatever is quick and easy buy. | | | | day. Healthy nutritious meals should consist of all the |
| Many of us don't really think about what we are | | | | essential ingredients. You should have grains, |
| actually eating because we are not paying attention to | | | | vegetables, fruit, meats, oils and nuts, fish, beans and |
| what food we are buying. If you think about the taste | | | | potatoes. In this way you will get all the nutrients you |
| of the food, you will be expanding your limits of eating | | | | need from protein and carbs to vitamins and minerals. |
| properly. In turn you will keep your body healthy and | | | | Small portions eaten regularly are going to keep you |
| nourished. | | | | healthy because your metabolism will be working |
| Most people rush through their meals without even | | | | properly. Plus, you will not feel any hunger pangs or |
| bothering to see what they are eating. It is quite | | | | cravings. Moreover, you will not feel weak or |
| common for people to be busy with another activity | | | | lightheaded from lack of food during the day. |
| while eating. They also gulp down their food without | | | | You might want to eat foods which are broiled, baked, |
| chewing slowly and savoring the taste. | | | | steamed, stir fried and roasted instead of going for |
| Once you find out more about nutrition, you will start | | | | deep fried dishes with rich sauces. If you add |
| getting more conscious about it. So here you are | | | | dressings and sauces to your food you are only going |
| looking for ways and means in which you can get the | | | | to increase your fat intake. So, it is much more |
| best healthy nutritious foods. | | | | preferable to eat vegetables and fruit because they |
| How many meals have you eaten today? A large | | | | are rich in fiber. |