SprouterBasics of A Healthy Diet

The first principle of a healthy diet is simply to eat a wide variety of foods. This is important because different foods make different nutritional contributions. Be sure your plate has a variety of colorful foods and you'll have a healthy balanced meal.

Secondly, fruits, vegetables, grains, and legumes--foods high in complex carbohydrates, fiber, vitamins, and minerals, low in fat, and free of cholesterol--should make up the bulk of the calories you consume. The rest should come from low-fat dairy products, lean meat and poultry, and fish.

You should also try to maintain a balance between calorie intake and calorie expenditure--that is, don't eat more food than your body can utilize. Otherwise, you will gain weight. The more active you are, therefore, the more you can eat and still maintain this balance.

Following these three basic steps doesn't mean that you have to give up your favorite foods. As long as your overall diet is low in fat and rich in complex carbohydrates, there is nothing wrong with an occasional cheeseburger. Just be sure to limit how frequently you eat such foods, and try to eat small portions of them.

You can also view healthy eating as an opportunity to expand your range of choices by trying foods--especially vegetables, grains, or fruits--that you don't normally eat. A healthy diet doesn't have to mean eating foods that are bland or unappealing. And don't forget to use herbs to spice up your dishes.

Remember a healthy diet can make you feel better and also increase your longevity!

About the Author

Cheryl Duvall, RN, LMT- She grew up in the healthcare field, has been a nurse for 30 years and has practiced massage for a little longer. She is passionate about health...hers, yours, everyone's health. Cheryl has always enjoyed helping people reach their best in life...health, happiness, wealth. Read more articles...visit www.designingyourhealth.com

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