Top Tips To Guide You On Your Way To Healthy Eating

Jul 4
07:43

2011

Sidney Morrison

Sidney Morrison

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The article talks of some very good and pretty easy ways to make sure you are eating healthily.

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These are some of the top tips you can follow as your guide on how to eat healthily:

First on the list is to make sure you eat lots of fresh,Top Tips To Guide You On Your Way To Healthy Eating Articles colorful vegetables, either raw or lightly cooked. Surely not a big surprise, but really, vegetables are at the core of any healthy eating plan. The substances that give them their vivid color are proven to protect our body against many diseases. Vegetables are loaded with nutrients, are low in calories and are available in so many varieties to satisfy any palate. Just remember the fact that cooking can destroy some of the nutritional value in vegetables, so choose methods such as steaming or lightly sautéing as much possible in order to get the full benefits you can get out of them.

Secondly, you should make sure that you wash all fresh produce with a commercial vegetable rinse solution or a weak vinegar and water solution. Don't just use plain water. Even if you are removing the skin, such as with papayas or avocados, wash the item first to avoid contaminating the inner flesh. It goes without saying that you should keep meat separate from fresh produce, both in the refrigerator and during preparation, sanitizing your utensils and cutting boards in between. It's not a good idea to use dish soap or products of the like as they are poisonous to people. Instead, use a product that will kill the germs, but will not harm you in the process, should any residue accidentally remain on the food.

Next one is to take the time to research and know the difference between good carbs and bad ones. Although carbs in general have gotten a bad reputation with the popularity of the low-carb diets, your body still needs carbohydrates to be healthy. There are actually what we can call "good carbs" and "bad carbs." Good carbohydrates are all those wonderful fruits, vegetables, whole grains and legumes that you know about, while bad carbohydrates are the white flour products, such as cookies, pastries, doughnuts, cakes, pies, chips, you get the gist.

There are actually many people who think that staying away from meat completely makes them super fit. Just like carbs however, your body also needs meat in order to achieve a balanced and healthy diet. The fact is you should eat meat, the key factor though is that you should also remember to limit your consumption of meat. You can quite easily do this  by treating it more as a condiment or side dish rather than the main course. After all, it does not take a lot of meat to provide your protein requirements for a meal. Experts say a serving the size of a regular deck of cards should do. This way, you can reduce the amount of clogging in your arteries.

Choosing more fiber-rich foods is also one of the top tips towards healthy eating. Even if you are sick of hearing the word fiber, it's better than being sick from not getting enough of this important carbohydrate. It's not difficult to get sufficient fiber anyway, you really should get into this habit. Each time you choose whole grain over processed grains, eat a piece of fruit instead of a piece of candy, snack on raw veggies instead of potato chips or get yourself a bean burrito rather than a chicken one, you have already added fiber to your diet.

That's it! If you follow these guidelines, you will surely be well on your way towards healthy eating.

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