Nutrition Tips
Eating nutritious food will not only give you a good figure
but will give you health benefits as well. Remember that eating healthy foods
and having a balanced diet will not only affect your physical well-being but
also you mental, emotional and psychological capacities.
Here are some tips for you to maintain a nutritious diet, for a
healthier you. If you want to burn those fats fast, you must eat six meals a
day. These meals are in moderation of intakes, but it will increase the speed
of your metabolism. If you eat only three meals a day, your body may slow down its metabolism to cope with
your intake. That means that the body is trying to preserve your energy, thus
it digest food and burns fat slowly. Eating small meals six times a day, maybe
having three hours interval, your body will burn the food fast for it to fuel
you for your daily activity.
You must also combine carbohydrates and proteins in your meals. The balance in
both nutrients gives your body a positive effect. Protein balances insulin
levels and reduces appetite. When eating, you must also be aware of the portion
sizes of each food you eat. Remember that everything should be eaten in
moderation, especially foods containing high sugar.
Planning meals ahead of time may also be beneficial for you. If you plan ahead,
then you can carefully choose which food will you eat when, and how much are
you allowed to eat. This way, you will have more control of your food intake.
Also, bringing nutritious and healthy food along with you is good. You may feel
hungry after a few hours and healthy foods may not be available in your work
place. So it is good that you bring along with you fruits, water or other
healthy snacks and meals.
Water is also very important for our body. It does not only provide us with our
liquid needs, but it also cleanses our body from toxins. The water is also
known as an appetite reducer. Sometimes we think we feel hungry but in reality
our body is only thirsty. We find it difficult to identify and differentiate
which is which, so we tend to eat to fulfill our perceived hunger. Experts
encourage us to drink 10 or more glasses a day. Water also helps in our
digestion. So instead on gulping on sodas, drink a lot of water instead. You
need not spend much, but you will benefit more.
