Healthy eating involves consuming a variety of foods in the right proportions to provide your body with the nutrients it needs for energy, growth, and repair. Here’s a guide to building a balanced, healthy diet:
1. Include All Food Groups
Fruits and Vegetables: Aim for a variety of colors to maximize nutrient intake. These are rich in vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Try to fill half your plate with fruits and vegetables.
Examples: Spinach, berries, carrots, oranges, broccoli.
Whole Grains: Opt for whole grains instead of refined grains to get more fiber and nutrients.
Examples: Brown rice, quinoa, whole wheat bread, oats.
Protein: Include both plant-based and lean animal sources of protein.
Examples: Chicken, fish, beans, lentils, tofu, eggs, nuts, seeds.
Healthy Fats: Choose unsaturated fats and limit saturated and trans fats.
Examples: Avocados, olive oil, nuts, fatty fish like salmon.
Dairy or Alternatives: Opt for low-fat or non-dairy alternatives fortified with calcium and vitamin D.
Examples: Yogurt, milk, almond milk, soy milk.
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