A good health is certainly based on the content of our plates and the quality of our dishes. Contrary to popular belief, healthy and balanced eating is not only reserved for people who are obese, sick or have a particular problem with their bodies. It is in fact a problem for everyone. So how do you eat healthy and balanced? We tell you everything.
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Eating everything
The very first rule to follow when embarking on the path of a balanced diet is to eat at least one food from each family every day. All of the foods can be found in a single meal. Whether the meal is eaten at your place of work, at home or in a restaurant, it must contain :
- carbohydrates ;
- lipids ;
- proteins ;
- vitamins ;
- minerals
Respecting this basic rule guarantees a balanced diet. For example, your plate can be composed of a portion of starchy foods, some vegetables, meat or fish, some dairy products (cheese) and a small amount of fat (a square of dark chocolate would do). To all this, you should add water.
Vary your diet every day, but make sure you eat at least one food from each family. When it comes to protein, for example, you can choose between meat, fish and eggs. Alternate between pasta, rice and wheat germ. Otherwise, there is also quinoa which is very good.
In addition, don’t hesitate to choose meals that are more satiating and more interesting from a nutritional point of view. This will help you fight hunger. If one or two days you can’t keep up, don’t panic, the most important thing is to follow this rule several times a week. Otherwise, you can also follow a diet program ?
Do I have to eat 3/4 meals a day?
When eating breakfast, lunch, snack and dinner, it is important to know that the first (breakfast) is essential and the third (snack) is not mandatory. What is important to note here is that it is necessary to distribute the food intake throughout the day. The example of a balanced meal given above is interesting for lunch and dinner. For breakfast, you should choose a mix of cereals, milk, fruit, a little fat or sugar and water. For snacks, a little fruit or cereal is sufficient.
Beware of industrial products
Industrial products are often too sweet or too salty. Also, their nutritional contribution is really weak. Thus, although they represent excellent alternatives to eat quickly at work, they are not really recommended. Instead, use leftovers from the previous day’s meals or a homemade meal of the day. Of course, it is possible to eat lunch at the supermarket, but be sure to read the labels and check the contents of the packaging.
