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Eating Habits

A Balanced, Healthy Diet includes a Variety of High-Nutrient Foods What is the definition of a healthy Lifestyle? A balanced, healthy lifestyle includes a variety of foods rich in nutrients, and limits fat, sugar, and processed foods. Eating a variety of healthy foods each day will satisfy the daily requirement of vitamins, minerals and essential amino acids necessary for optimum health. Choose foods from all of the food groups, and eat several servings daily of whole grains, vegetables, fruits and protein

Vegetables-Fresh vegetables are an outstanding source of nutrients. Broccoli, cauliflower, tomatoes, leafy greens such as spinach, chard and kale, bell peppers, squash, and root vegetables including carrots, beets and sweet potatoes are excellent sources of vitamins, minerals and fiber.

Fruits- Including fresh fruits in the diet provides vitamins and other phytonutrients as well as fiber. Apples, bananas, oranges, blueberries, strawberries and grapes are some of the healthiest fruits.

Whole Grains- It is important to include whole grains in a balanced, healthy diet. They provide complex carbohydrates and add fiber, and certain whole grains contain very high amounts of protein. Some good choices are whole spelt bread, wheat bread, brown rice, old-fashioned oatmeal, whole rye, and whole wheat bulgur.

Protein- Fish, brown eggs, yogurt, organic lean meat, are good sources of protein. For those who do not want to consume any animal products, tofu and other soy products, beans, nuts, legumes, and whole grains such as quinoa, amaranth and buckwheat contain high amounts of protein.

Eat in Moderation and Don't Skip Meals!!

Healthy Foods

Green and brightly colored vegetables
Dark leafy greens and lettuce
Fresh fruits and berries
Lean turkey and Organic chicken
Nuts, dried fruits and healthy snacks
Whole grain breads and pasta
Healthy cooking oils like canola and olive oils
Cold water oily ocean fish
Rice Milk, Soy Milk, Coconuts Milk, Almonds Milk, Organic Milk
Nuts, seeds, and legumes

What is organic?

Organic refers to the way agricultural products—food and fiber—are grown and processed. Organic food production is based on a system of farming that maintains and replenishes soil fertility without the use of toxic and persistent pesticides and fertilizers. Organic foods are minimally processed without artificial ingredients, preservatives, or irradiation to maintain the integrity of the food.

Is organic food better for you? There is mounting evidence at this time to suggest that organically produced foods may be more nutritious. Furthermore, organic foods and fiber are spared the application of toxic and persistent insecticides, herbicides, fungicides and fertilizers. Many EPA-approved pesticides were registered long before extensive research linked these chemicals to cancer and other diseases. In the long run, organic farming techniques provide a safer, more sustainable environment for everyone.

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Unhealthy foods some foods are considered unhealthy on grounds of their being high in calories (saturated fats), lack of antioxidants and fibers. Such foods when consumed by you lead to a high probability of occurrence of many a diseases. A few of these are shown here:

Tinned & canned foods

Fried foods

Saturated fats

Refined flour Coke

Red meats

White bread

Cakes

French fries

Dried coconut

Butter

Chocolates

Cream