Plan your meals ahead of time and prepare healthy snacks to have on hand. This can help you make better food choices and avoid relying on convenience foods that may be high in unhealthy fats, sugars, and sodium.
World Health Day is observed on April 7 every year to raise awareness about a health problem that needs attention. An initiative of the World Health Organisation (WHO), this year’s theme is ‘My health, my right’. And when it comes to overall health and wellbeing, diet has an important role to play. But when it comes to nutrition, making the right choices is not enough. According to doctors, there is a lot to eating right and staying healthy in the long run. Read on to know what doctors recommend for a healthy, disease-free life in the long run.
On World Health Day, Dr. Shweta Jaiswal, Senior Dietician at Sharda Hospital, listed the top 7 eating tips that can help you stay fit forever.
- Balance your plate: Aim for a balanced meal that includes a variety of food groups such as fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, whole grains, and healthy fats. This provides essential nutrients your body needs.
- Portion control: Be mindful of portion sizes to avoid overeating. Use smaller plates, bowls, and utensils to help control portions and prevent overconsumption.
- Eat mindfully: Pay attention to your body’s hunger and fullness cues. Eat slowly, savouring each bite, and avoid distractions like watching TV or using electronic devices while eating.
- Stay hydrated: Drink plenty of water throughout the day to stay hydrated. Sometimes thirst can be mistaken for hunger, so staying hydrated can help prevent unnecessary snacking.
- Choose nutrient-dense foods: Opt for nutrient-dense foods rich in vitamins, minerals, and fiber, such as fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, lean proteins, and whole grains.
- Limit processed foods and added sugars: Minimise consumption of processed foods, sugary snacks, and beverages high in added sugars. Instead, focus on whole, unprocessed foods to fuel your body with quality nutrients.
- Plan and prepare meals: Plan your meals ahead of time and prepare healthy snacks to have on hand. This can help you make better food choices and avoid relying on convenience foods that may be high in unhealthy fats, sugars, and sodium.
