It is
important to enjoy the food you eat. And eating in a healthier way may even be
cheaper! Some traditional beliefs of what makes up a healthy diet may be really
good, such as eating home-preserved vegetables, but other traditional beliefs
are disease-promoting, it is eating large quantities of fatty meat daily.
Recent evidence has shown that eating too much meat with animal fat is risky to
our health. Only very small amounts of lean meat are needed and not every day.
In fact, the less meat and animal fat we eat the better.
Risks from being overweight which affects the
human
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heart diseases, high blood pressure, non-insulin dependent diabetes,
constipation, joint pain, being out of breath are the risks because of being
overweight. Your risks multiply if you eat too much animal fat, smoke, drink
alcohol and take very little exercise.
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heart disease, development of bad eating habits, poor life expectancy but
having a Healthy Lifestyle isn’t only about being the right weight for your
height. To live healthy choose the right food to eat. The most up to date
research suggests that you can build a healthy and balanced diet by choosing
your food as if you are building a Food Pyramid.
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Starchy foods which supply energy to the body
These
starchy foods are not fattening unless you cook or serve them with fat. In fact
these foods give you energy for all the activities of your daily life. In
addition they are a good source of protein, vitamins and minerals as well as
starch. They should definitely form the main part of most meals, and
preferably, every meal. If possible eat whole grain varieties of cereals since
these are high in fiber. The additional benefit is that fiber can help to
prevent constipation and other bowel disorders. To live healthy prefer potatoes
which is an excellent source of vitamin C and can help to prevent anemia if
eaten together with iron-containing foods. So eat more Potatoes, Bread, Cereal,
and Rice daily.
Vegetables and fruits important source of
nutrients in diet
Vegetables are the main source of minerals and
vitamins in our diet. Many of us do not eat enough of either. Some vegetables
traditionally grown in your areas may be available all the year round. Try to
eat what is in season and add beans and lentils which are excellent sources of
minerals. Eat more iron containing food such as green vegetables. Locally
produced vegetables are usually the cheapest and the most full of flavor and
nutrients because they are fresh. Even better is growing your own vegetables
and using them directly from the garden. Fruit is also a good source of
minerals and vitamins. Try to eat seasonal fruit and preserve as many of the
wild or garden fruits as you can by freezing, canning or drying them.
Meat and pulses causes ill health to human
Eating too much animal fat is a main cause of
ill health. Our bodies need very little but most of us eat too much. You may
have heard of saturated fats. These are found mainly in the meat of cows, pigs
and sheep and in products which include their meat and fat, such as sausages,
meat pies and beef burgers.
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