In this jet paced society, we have to take care of our health very meticulously. The least we can do is to opt for healthy eating. This healthy food does not necessarily mean dieting, but the food you take should be balanced, rich in all nutrients and help you building immunity. Follow the simple steps mentioned below and you will better understand what you are eating now and what you should eat henceforth.

1.    Follow the food pyramid – it is an excellent guide what you should eat. The 1992 food pyramid is still well accepted worldwide. It shows that majority of your portion should come from carbohydrates like bread, cereal, pasta and rice. In addition, it will be better to take whole grain bread and brown rice instead of polished cereals. It will provide enough fiber to maintain normal functioning of GI system. Then comes the fruit and vegetables group. You should take enough fresh vegetables like spinach, broccoli, cauliflower, tomatoes, carrots, beans and capsicum. Fresh fruit or fresh fruit juice like apples, oranges, grapes, bananas are the best seasonal fruits. Blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries are rich in antioxidants which will help in reducing the free radicals from our body. Next comes the fish, poultry, meat, eggs and dry fruits like almonds, cashews, walnut etc. along with milk and dairy products like yogurt and cheese. Your diet should contain least amount of oil and fats. Again, the oil should be mono- or polyunsaturated fatty acid.

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