What you need to know about a healthy diet

In order to lose the fat stored in your body and to lose weight it is great to start with a healthy diet. In an age where diabetes and obesity are high our eating habits need to be changed so that our health improves.

The word ‘diet’ can bring a negative stigma but really it is just the intake of food. By cooking fresh food, checking the nutritional content of ingredients, experimenting with new and fun recipes, alongside occasional exercise such as yoga or pilates, weight will be lost. The following groups of food will lead to a healthy diet and can replace negative eating addictions.

  • Fruit
  • Vegetables
  • Grains and Pulses
  • Nuts and Seeds
  • Protein

Fruits make yummy low-calorie and low-fat snacks and are a very important part of our diets. Fruits do contain a natural sugar but they also contain vital vitamins that are crucial to your digestive systems. Watermelon has a high GI of 72 but a low GL of 10 due to it being made up of 92% water. Watermelon contains vitamins B5, beta-carotene, folic acid; calcium, magnesium, phosphorus and potassium.

Vegetables are low in calories and in fat but at the same time are highly nutritious. Vegetables are high in fibre, which ensures the digestive system works properly, clearing away any toxins and makes sure our body is hydrated. Fresh and raw is the best way to eat vegetables but a great way is to blend them into juices. Carrots are great for cleansing the system and are perfect for a detox as they regulate any imbalances in our bodies. Carrots contain vitamin C, beta-carotene, folic acid; iron, magnesium, potassium, zinc and fibre.

Grains and pulses are full of carbohydrates and high in calories but these are the right sort of carbohydrates. They are a vital part of a diet and need to be taken into account. They boost energy and regulate blood-fat levels. Wholewheat pasta releases energy slowly into our systems. It contains more nutrients than white pasta, it is high in fibre and the absorption of sugar is restricted too.

Nuts and Seeds if eaten in moderation are also an important part of a healthy diet. The following nuts and seeds are rich in healthy fats and are a good source of protein; cashew nuts, walnuts, hazelnuts and almonds are the most nutritious nuts followed by sunflower, sesame, pumpkin seeds which have high levels of zinc and great antioxidant cleaners.

Protein is needed for cellular growth and repair. Protein can be found in fish, meat, poultry, game, dairy, eggs, beans, lentils, nuts, seeds and tofu. The most common protein is chicken. Skinless chicken breasts that are not deep-fried are a great slimming option. It contains vitamins A, B3, B6, K, magnesium, potassium, selenium, and protein.

Adding the above to your diet can eliminate dental, acne, mental health problems as well as give incentive to cut out smoking and excessive dieting to lead to a better life.

By Louisa Medley

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