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Thursday, April 29, 2010

Healthy Diet Plans, What You Eat Is Important But How You Eat Is More Important

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By Ricardo D Argence

Even though we consume our thoughts everyday around what we need to eat, it's also important to look at how you eat. One of the first things to remember is that your food is more than what is on your plate. If you think about food as simple nourishment things will be much easier.

Another thing to consider is eating with others. Even though it doesn't sound like much, this habit constitutes several social and emotional benefits. This is especially true for kids, because you can model healthy eating habits. Eating at the dinner table as opposed to being in front of a television will keep them from mindless overeating.

Oh, and if you like to inhale your food, we recommend slowing down a bit. Seriously, the food isn't going anywhere and the slower you eat the easier it will be for your body to digest the food accordingly.

Listen to your body. Ask yourself if you are really hungry, or have a glass of water to see if you are thirsty instead of hungry. During a meal, stop eating before you feel full. It actually takes a few minutes for your brain to tell your body that it has had enough food, so eat slowly.

We also recommend eating a healthy breakfast and smaller meals throughout the day. Those who have healthy breakfasts can enjoy a nice boost in their metabolism. Plus, when you mix this in with the smaller meals throughout the day it keeps your energy up and your metabolism burning.

Don't forget to grab some fruits and veggies throughout the day. The brighter they are the better off your nutrients will be. Then of course you have to consider that fruits and vegetables are really the foundation of your healthy diet. Why? Well, they are low in calories and have a plethora of nutrients. We recommend that you add these in to every meal and whenever a snack craving comes grab one or the other. They can help protect against various cancers and other diseases.

When you come across fruits and vegetables that are darker, they have higher concentrations of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. If you have a better understanding of what the colors offer you will be able to prepare the perfect meals and snack time.

Greens: When you eat lettuce, spinach, asparagus, green beans, or any other greens, they're packed with all kinds of vitamins and minerals. Whether its calcium, magnesium, iron, potassium, zinc, or vitamins A, C, E, and K, each one of them strengthen your blood and respiratory systems. The more adventurous you are with your greens, the more apt you are to eating them.

Sweet Veggies: Do you like corn, beets, yams, onions, or even winter squash and carrots? Each one of these offer you sweetness inside that actually helps you curb your craving for sweets.

Fruit: When you eat plenty of fruit you get tons of fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants. Take for instance various berries that help fight cancer, oranges and mangos are great for vitamin C, etc., etc.

Carbs and whole grains are a great help as well. They can give you a lot more energy throughout the day and offer phytochemicals, as well as antioxidants for protection. These fight against coronary heart disease, certain cancers, and even diabetes. In the end, studies have shown that ample whole grain intake can provide you with a healthier heart. - 24553

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