This list contains basic recommendations for healthy eating that you could get while taking the survey.1. Give up fast food and fried food. These dishes contain a large amount of cholesterol, which causes heart diseases, problems with blood vessels, and carcinogens that cause cancer.
2. Do NOT exceed the serving size of 350 grams at one time. Also, some doctors believe that the perfect serving size is equal to the size of your fist.
3. Eat 2-3 times a day.
4. Have dinner no later than 3-4 hours before bedtime.
5. Do not skip breakfast, as it is the most important meal of the day.
6. Try to eat natural, high-quality and healthy food; maintain the balance of proteins, fats and carbohydrates in your diet.
7. Eat at least 500 grams of vegetables and fruits, especially in the summer. They should make up about 50% of your diet. Vegetables and fruits are the best sources of vitamins and minerals.
8. It is better to eat fruits in the morning, as they are rich in sugars. However, vegetables are ideal for lunch and dinner.
9. Avoid fried vegetables and fruits. With such heat treatment, carcinogens begin to form, and the calorie content of dishes increases. It is better to steam, bake, stew or cook them in water. So they will retain the maximum of useful properties.
10. Eat healthy polyunsaturated fats, which are contained in:
- fatty fish,
- unrefined vegetable oils,
- avocado,
- nuts.
They normalize the level of cholesterol in the blood, increase immunity, improve the functioning of the brain, strengthen the heart, blood vessels and the lungs.
11. Exclude from your diet:
- mayonnaise,
- semi-finished products, sausages, ham,
- cakes, cookies, chocolate,
- fast food, crackers, chips.
To maintain health, it is necessary to follow basic tips that are presented here. Following these recommendations, regular physical activity, drinking enough water (about 2 liters per day), healthy sleep significantly improve your health and well-being.
If you want to learn more about the combination of products and find the optimal diet for you, it is better to consult a nutritionist.