Most of us would like to lose some weight to look slimmer, feel fit and healthy. While a regular exercise regime is important to lose weight and stay fit, a healthy diet is also essential. Losing weight can be translated numerically as the number of calories exerted being more than what you consume. Instead of opting for crash diets that not only leave you feeling starved but are bad for your health, opt for a perfect healthy diet. One that you can follow almost every day of your life.
What is a healthy diet?
Make smart choices: It is important to know what kind of food you are consuming and how it affects your body. This doesn’t necessarily mean counting calories for everything you put into your mouth. It means being aware of what you eat and when you eat it. If the foods you list out aren’t particularly healthy then opt for healthier options. For instance cereal is considered to be great for breakfast. But your choice of cereal is important to how your body reacts and feels.
Glycemic index: Foods are rated according to their glycemic index. A cereal such as corn flakes has a high glycemic rating (over 70) and thus, is changed to sugar quickly. This means that you will feel hungry soon after the sugar level in the body falls. Instead you could opt for a low glycemic cereal such as muesli, bran or oat. Similarly for other meals too you need to choose low (below 55) to medium glycemic (55-70) foods that will keep you feeling more active and satiated.
Fruits and vegetables: Eat five to six servings of fruits and vegetables in the day. This will provide your body a healthy dose of nutrients to keep it healthy. It is a good idea to limit eating out, as most often you would have a limited choice of low glycemic foods. Reducing the processed foods in your diet will also ensure that your snacks and meals are healthier and nourishing.
A glass of water: Avoid alcohol and beverages that are high on calories and low in nutrition; instead drink a glass of water. Remember to drink at least six to eight glasses of water every day and limit your consumption of caffeine. Water is essential to keep the body hydrated. Dehydration can lead to head aches, fatigue and spells of dizziness.
Don’t skip meals, eat smaller portions: Eating small portions of foods will ensure that you don’t feel deprived and also help you lose weight. Instead of eating three large meals, choose to eat 5-6 smaller meals.
Snack healthy: Snack on healthy foods such as fruit, roasted nuts and carrot and celery sticks with a low fat yogurt dip. Eat a salad or a light soup before you begin a meal. This will help you eat less and still not leave you feeling hungry.
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