by Dr Pj Prakash

Anyone can lead a healthy lifestyle; it doesn't take a rocket scientist. This article contains easy to follow advice to assist you in making better choices about what you eat. There are many easy options for you to choose from when your goal is good nutrition.

One of the most important nutritional suggestions is to consume a proper amount of vegetables and fruits. The USDA recommends that you eat at least 9 to 13 different servings of vegetables and fruits each day. That may seem like a lot to you, but it's fairly easy to get them all in. A glass of orange juice at breakfast counts as a serving of fruit. Some spaghetti sauce at dinner counts as a vegetable.

You should try to add protein to your diet from other sources besides meat. There are ways other than meat to get protein in your diet Nuts and legumes, for example, contain high levels of protein, as do soy-based foods such as tofu and tempeh. All of these foods can be used in a dish as a main course or as a side dish. Protein should be varied to remain interesting.

Eat at a more leisurely pace. Many people are busy and they have started eating faster. Take the time to eat your meals slowly. Slowly savor every bite. This will cause you to feel full a lot sooner. It will also prevent you from overeating.

Oatmeal is a healthy breakfast choice that will give you enough energy to start your day. These grains will cause you to be full faster and keep you full for a longer period of time.

Use almonds in all of your recipes which call for nuts. These nuts provide a lot of nutrition and are very easy to find. Also, they will reduce the amount of money that you spend as they are not expensive.

Allow your children to help pick foods when doing your weekly grocery shopping. Let them choose which fruits and vegetables they want to eat. This can also be a great way to get your kids to try new foods.

When you go out to eat, split up your meal with the person you're eating with. Virtually all entrees, even those that you carefully select, contain too much food, which results in tons of excess calories and fat. Sharing costs you less money and may help you stay within your calorie goals for the day. This way you can eat out without spoiling your new eating plan.

People with adequate nutritional education know to avoid grains and cereals that have been highly processed. The hull or husk of the grains is taken out, eliminating the majority of fiber and nutrients. Is it logical to eat highly-milled grains and take a supplement for fiber and nutrients? No, it doesn't make sense.

A great nutrition idea is to avoid grains for a short period of time. If you look at our ancestors, they survived by eating meat, greens, fruits, and nuts. Grains have only been in existence for a little while and are a newer sort of invention. Therefore, if you refrain from consuming grains, you will likely begin to notice improvements in how you feel.

If you are not a fan of fruits and vegetables, substitute them with fruit juice. By drinking fruit juices, you get your daily supply of minerals and vitamins without the hassle of preparing your fruits and veggies. Using a straw can help prevent dental problems associated with drinking juice.

Nutrition involves keeping track of the foods you're consuming. Knowing what is nutritious and what is not will serve you well throughout your life. Use the tips you just read and adopt a healthy diet so you can live longer and get in shape.




About the Author:

About author: Dr. PJ Prakash has a Ph.D. in Nutrition from the Univ. of Rhode Island (USA). Visit his website to download your Nutritional Weight Loss eCourse, or to get advice on good nutrition.