Healthy Dietary Habits – Food Habits for Good Health

A healthy balanced diet helps us fight against diseases and infections. But if unhealthy diet is taken, they can disturb the whole body process and cause diseases. Read some simple dietary habits that will not only keep you healthy but also cure many other body disturbances already there.

A healthy nutritious diet helps us fight against diseases and infections. But if unhealthy diet is taken, they can disturb the whole body process and can cause diseases. Here you will find some simple dietary habits that will not only keep you healthy but also cure many other body disturbances already there.

Regular use of any food item reduces its appreciation. A sensory element based mainly on taste and smell, the appetite disappears once both are satisfied. Hence even seasoned foods should be taken alternatively at intervals.

Avoid tea or coffee, especially before meals. In minimal amounts, through, they act as a stimulant, making the body active and increasing proficiency. While preparing tea, spice it with holy basil (tulsi), which is a valuable herb that boosts immunity and is commonly available.

There should be an interval of four to five hours between meals, which gives time for the stomach to clear itself or the previous meal. The evening meal should be the lightest so that it is easily digested. 

Condiments such as pepper, mustard, garlic, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom and the like should be used in limited amounts. Excessive use irritates the mucous membrane of the digestive tract, diminishing the desire for ordinary but nutritious food.

Sweets should only be consumed after meals, as they tend to be tempting and filling. Particularly in the case of children, sweets satiate one's hunger without actually meeting the body's nutritional requirements so necessary for growth.

Water - A Natural Cure for Many Diseases

Water is a natural cure and drinking plenty of water relieves many ailments. Ensure the water is pure to avoid water-borne diseases. Drink water in the morning just after getting up and before brushing your teeth. Drink at least a liter of water at one time and do not eat anything for up to an hour. After drinking water wash your face and brush your teeth. 

Those unable to drink so much water initially can start with one glass and gradually increase this to four glasses. The first one or two glasses have no effect on the body except for excessive urination. After a few days, everything becomes normal. People suffering from arthritis and vata diseases should do this treatment thrice as day. Drinking a plentiful quantity of water at one time cleans the intestine and improves its functioning. Poisonous substances in the body are excreted within 24 hours. Constipation is relieved and it prevents many diseases.        

Disclaimer: This article is not meant to provide health advice and is for general information only. Always seek the insights of a qualified health professional before embarking on any health program.

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