There are many people wanting to lose weight. Some of them really need it, while the others just think they do. But both groups need to follow a healthy diet. And even if you don’t need to lose weight, you should know the healthy nutrition rules. In general, you should eat whatever you like and only reduce consumption of unhealthy foods: alcohol, sugar, spices, chips, hot sauces, fried foods, smoked foods, frankfurters, products made with white flour, and any food which contains preservatives. Here are other healthy nutrition tips.
- Replace unhealthy products with the healthy ones. For instance, sugar with honey, sausages with meat.
- Do not eat too much. Do not gorge your stomach with food. Eat only when you feel hungry.
- Chew your food well; do not gulp down the breakfast, lunch, or dinner within a few minutes.
- The ideal daily nutrition proportions are: 3/5 of the entire ration should be carbohydrates, 1/5 – fats, and 1/5 – proteins.
- Consume fruits separately from the meals.
- Season the salads and main dishes with vegetable oil.
- Do not use fats when boiling or steaming the food and make sure to watch the cooking time.
- Cook the food as long as it should be cooked and not even a minute longer.
- Avoid frying the food, its better to bake it in the stove or to boil (steam).
- Try not to mix proteins with starch, starch with fats, fats with proteins, and so on.
- Do not drink when having the meal or right after it.
