Simple Strategies for Better Nutrition
Healthy eating is not about strict nutrition philosophies, staying unrealistically thin, or depriving yourself of the foods you love. Rather, it’s about feeling great, having more energy, and keeping yourself as healthy as possible – all which can be achieved by learning some nutrition basics and incorporating them in a way that works for you.
The first thing that needs to be considered which is rarely covered in programs and diet books is your habits when grocery shopping. Grocery stores more often than not keep processed foods and junk foods. So the preferable thing to do would be to purchase natural foods like vegetables and fresh fruits. When deciding to select proteins rather select poultry and fresh fish first and when selecting red meat rather select the lean cuts but remember to eat them sparingly.
Another good tip that most people forget is to eat more meals. Instead of skipping meals which will slow down your metabolism or by eating three main meals a day which usually leaves you feeling bloated, rather eat several smaller portions. Ideally the size of these portions should be about the size of your open hand every three to four hours. This will allow for optimum absorption and should assist you in feeling full.
Strategy for healthy eating
Eat enough calories but not too many. Maintain a balance between your calorie intake and calorie expenditure—that is, don’t eat more food than your body uses. The average recommended daily allowance is 2,000 calories, but this depends on your age, sex, height, weight, and physical activity.
Eat a wide variety of foods. Healthy eating is an opportunity to expand your range of choices by trying foods—especially vegetables, whole grains, or fruits—that you don’t normally eat.
Keep portions moderate, especially high-calorie foods. In recent years serving sizes have ballooned, particularly in restaurants. Choose a starter instead of an entrée, split a dish with a friend, and don’t order supersized anything.
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