How to Eat Properly
Eat a balanced diet., Don't skip meals., Don't drink chemicals masquerading as food., Eat fewer unhealthy fats and empty calories., Eat more nutrient rich foods., Eat when you’re hungry, stop when you're full., Eat better portion sizes., Drink lots...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Eat a balanced diet.
Include a healthy balance of nutrient-rich carbohydrates such as fruits, vegetables, and roots like potatoes.
This will help make sure your body gets the right balance of the vital vitamins and minerals it needs in order to keep you strong and healthy.
The recommended balance varies from diet plan to diet plan, and your ideal balance may be a little different from someone else's.
However, some common options include:
Eat a diet of 30% vegetables (dark colored vegetables, such as spinach, are better) 20% fruit ( eat the ones with more nutritional value, such as pomegranates), 20% carbohydrates (starches like wheat, rice and oats), 20% protein (which is found in meat, beans, and legumes), and 10% dairy products.Eating a diet of 80% carbohydrates such as fruits, vegetables, and starches like wheat, rice, and corn, 10% protein (which is found in meat, beans, and legumes), and 10% fats. -
Step 2: Don't skip meals.
Always eat breakfast, as this starts your metabolism going early in the morning (since it slows down at night because you haven't eaten anything for awhile).
You will also want to make sure to eat at regular intervals, to help make sure your body has the fuel it needs to run all day. , It is a good idea to drink water, juices, smoothies, teas, and the such.
However, soda, cola, and drinks that look like they are made in a lab should definitely be avoided. , Generally reduce the amount of unhealthy saturated and trans fats in your diet.
These are found in foods like chips, margarine, oils and many boxed or frozen foods.
Coconut oil is relatively the healthiest, but still not good. , Try to focus on eating foods which deliver lots of vital nutrients to your body.
These are foods rich in vitamins and minerals.
You can try citrus fruits, dark greens like kale and spinach, grains like brown rice and quinoa, lean proteins like lentils and chickpeas. , Many people seem to think that people get hungry at about 9 AM, 12 noon, and again at 7 PM.
While this may be a generally good schedule for eating, remember that you don't have to eat at mealtime if you're not hungry yet.
You should also remember not to eat until you are full because food will not have gone down your digestive system yet, so you could be left feeling a bit nauseous.
Also, if you are hungry between meals, go ahead and eat a meal.
It's not good to starve yourself between meals: if you allow yourself to become too hungry, you'll just eat tons of quick easy garbage. , Remember that your stomach is about the size of your fist.
Don't expect to stuff 10 times that amount of junk into it without negative consequences.
However, if you eat lots of fruits, you should eat a lot, as you will have lots of energy and be vibrant throughout the day.
Don’t worry about how many calories you’re eating.
After all, a cow can graze all day and not become obese! If you eat lots of dairy and meat, however, you will inevitably end up either starving or gaining weight.
Eat lots of fruits and veggies! , This is very important.
You may think you are hungry when, in fact, you are really just thirsty.
It also makes your liver and kidney a lot happier.
Try adding a slice of lemon, lime, or orange to your water for a great taste, and cucumber slices for an even crisper taste! Eight 8 oz glasses of water are recommended for most adults, though some people need more and some people need less.
However, unless your diet consists of crackers, you will get a lot of that water from foods.
Drinking a lot at once will also be very ineffective for your body. , Sufficient protein, a variety of fats (including Omega 3 fat, commonly found in fish oil and seeds), and carbohydrates such as fruits and vegetables are essential to the body functioning correctly.
Don't fall for fad diets that involve restricting any one macro nutrient. , You can treat yourself to tasty food without having to eat cake or cookies.
There are plenty of healthy alternatives that are just as good.
Try eating Tofutti milk-free ice cream for an alternative to dairy ice cream.
Strawberries are a good alternative to candies.
A peanut butter and banana sandwich is a good replacement for a s'more. , You know that you're going to eat some sweets at some point: your neighbor's birthday cake, Christmas dessert at your grandma's house, the chocolate your spouse got you, or the cookies that your kid made you.
And, of course, everyone wants to indulge and splurge every once in a while.
The key is to allow yourself sweets at only these special times.
It's a mistake to eat sweets regularly so that when you do reach these must-eat sweet times you've over-indulged. , If your diet is good enough and sufficient in calories and carbohydrates, you'll be full and happy.
Fantasizing about food is a good indicator you're doing something wrong. , It’s very reasonable to want to eat a delicious meal at a restaurant, especially if you aren’t a very good cook.
But understand that restaurant meals are often way too big.
You shouldn’t eat that much food in one sitting! Instead, eat only half the meal and save the rest for lunch the next day.
You can also order an appetizer, rather than a full meal if you know those portions may be better. -
Step 3: Don't drink chemicals masquerading as food.
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Step 4: Eat fewer unhealthy fats and empty calories.
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Step 5: Eat more nutrient rich foods.
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Step 6: Eat when you’re hungry
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Step 7: stop when you're full.
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Step 8: Eat better portion sizes.
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Step 9: Drink lots of water every day.
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Step 10: Don’t get suckered in to fad diets.
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Step 11: Give yourself smart treats.
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Step 12: Save your sweet-eating opportunities.
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Step 13: If you find yourself fantasizing about food
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Step 14: you have a problem.
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Step 15: Don’t eat a huge meal when you go out.
Detailed Guide
Include a healthy balance of nutrient-rich carbohydrates such as fruits, vegetables, and roots like potatoes.
This will help make sure your body gets the right balance of the vital vitamins and minerals it needs in order to keep you strong and healthy.
The recommended balance varies from diet plan to diet plan, and your ideal balance may be a little different from someone else's.
However, some common options include:
Eat a diet of 30% vegetables (dark colored vegetables, such as spinach, are better) 20% fruit ( eat the ones with more nutritional value, such as pomegranates), 20% carbohydrates (starches like wheat, rice and oats), 20% protein (which is found in meat, beans, and legumes), and 10% dairy products.Eating a diet of 80% carbohydrates such as fruits, vegetables, and starches like wheat, rice, and corn, 10% protein (which is found in meat, beans, and legumes), and 10% fats.
Always eat breakfast, as this starts your metabolism going early in the morning (since it slows down at night because you haven't eaten anything for awhile).
You will also want to make sure to eat at regular intervals, to help make sure your body has the fuel it needs to run all day. , It is a good idea to drink water, juices, smoothies, teas, and the such.
However, soda, cola, and drinks that look like they are made in a lab should definitely be avoided. , Generally reduce the amount of unhealthy saturated and trans fats in your diet.
These are found in foods like chips, margarine, oils and many boxed or frozen foods.
Coconut oil is relatively the healthiest, but still not good. , Try to focus on eating foods which deliver lots of vital nutrients to your body.
These are foods rich in vitamins and minerals.
You can try citrus fruits, dark greens like kale and spinach, grains like brown rice and quinoa, lean proteins like lentils and chickpeas. , Many people seem to think that people get hungry at about 9 AM, 12 noon, and again at 7 PM.
While this may be a generally good schedule for eating, remember that you don't have to eat at mealtime if you're not hungry yet.
You should also remember not to eat until you are full because food will not have gone down your digestive system yet, so you could be left feeling a bit nauseous.
Also, if you are hungry between meals, go ahead and eat a meal.
It's not good to starve yourself between meals: if you allow yourself to become too hungry, you'll just eat tons of quick easy garbage. , Remember that your stomach is about the size of your fist.
Don't expect to stuff 10 times that amount of junk into it without negative consequences.
However, if you eat lots of fruits, you should eat a lot, as you will have lots of energy and be vibrant throughout the day.
Don’t worry about how many calories you’re eating.
After all, a cow can graze all day and not become obese! If you eat lots of dairy and meat, however, you will inevitably end up either starving or gaining weight.
Eat lots of fruits and veggies! , This is very important.
You may think you are hungry when, in fact, you are really just thirsty.
It also makes your liver and kidney a lot happier.
Try adding a slice of lemon, lime, or orange to your water for a great taste, and cucumber slices for an even crisper taste! Eight 8 oz glasses of water are recommended for most adults, though some people need more and some people need less.
However, unless your diet consists of crackers, you will get a lot of that water from foods.
Drinking a lot at once will also be very ineffective for your body. , Sufficient protein, a variety of fats (including Omega 3 fat, commonly found in fish oil and seeds), and carbohydrates such as fruits and vegetables are essential to the body functioning correctly.
Don't fall for fad diets that involve restricting any one macro nutrient. , You can treat yourself to tasty food without having to eat cake or cookies.
There are plenty of healthy alternatives that are just as good.
Try eating Tofutti milk-free ice cream for an alternative to dairy ice cream.
Strawberries are a good alternative to candies.
A peanut butter and banana sandwich is a good replacement for a s'more. , You know that you're going to eat some sweets at some point: your neighbor's birthday cake, Christmas dessert at your grandma's house, the chocolate your spouse got you, or the cookies that your kid made you.
And, of course, everyone wants to indulge and splurge every once in a while.
The key is to allow yourself sweets at only these special times.
It's a mistake to eat sweets regularly so that when you do reach these must-eat sweet times you've over-indulged. , If your diet is good enough and sufficient in calories and carbohydrates, you'll be full and happy.
Fantasizing about food is a good indicator you're doing something wrong. , It’s very reasonable to want to eat a delicious meal at a restaurant, especially if you aren’t a very good cook.
But understand that restaurant meals are often way too big.
You shouldn’t eat that much food in one sitting! Instead, eat only half the meal and save the rest for lunch the next day.
You can also order an appetizer, rather than a full meal if you know those portions may be better.
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Robert Cook
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