"Health Is Wealth" rightly said, Which simply means, being healthy is more important than being rich!
Health is like a bank account, when you are in a perfect state of vitality and getting all the power nutrients, your tissues need to function at their best, your "Health Account" balance is at 100% - as it should be!:)
But, Current Erratic Lifestyle People Follow, For Them, Good Health Is Just A Dream!
Here, I Give You 3 Simple Smart Tricks Which You Should Try To Follow, To Achieve This Dream!
1) Shop Smart :-
Plan your shopping and go with the plan! What goes on the list? Vegetables & Fruits should make up the largest part of your grocery list. They are rich in vitamins,minerals,fiber and Antioxidants & yes, low in calories too!:) Approx 5 servings of fruits and veggies is recommended. Choose variety, as different veggies, & fruits has different nutrients, this makes sure you get a variety of nutrients on your plate! Next in the list is Cereals, make sure most of your grain and cereal products should be made from "Whole grain" & not from refined products."Whole Grain" ensures you get the fiber and few vitamins,minerals which are lost during the refining process! ( Tip # Look for Nutrition labeling while buying and check the ingredients too), Don't get confused by "wheat flour" and "Whole Wheat flour". "Whole Wheat" is the right choice.
# Note Instead of buying a ready made Aata flour, shop for whole grains yourself and go to the nearby chakki to get a fresh atta ( Free from preservatives, and Maida , yes you heard it right, they do somewhat "Maida milavat"!). Next, Protein choice, If vegetarian, add more pulses, legumes, nuts & seeds to your diet, Non vegetarians, eggs,fish, poultry and lean meats are best protein choices. Choose fresh unbreaded meats and fish. Avoid breaded, deep fried convenience foods that you put in the oven. They are high in fat and sodium! Keep beverages simple, stick to water, low fat milk and milk products, herbal teas. If you opt for soft drinks, choose diet sodas to avoid extra sugar (Best avoid). Oils like groundnut, rice bran, olive, mustard, soybean can be had but don't opt for "Huge Cans" as that can lead you to cook more of fried stuff at home, buy a portion, suitable to your family needs.Be wary of "Easy to cook" products, as they are convenient but packed with extra sugar, sodium and preservatives! Don't load up on high calorie treats and desserts. Choose fresh fruits, healthy nuts, seeds and whole grain crackers for snacks!
# Just a suggestion: Avoid Supermarket Shopping! Yes, being exposed to so many new and attractive products one tend to get flattered, and specially those sweets near the cashier counter :) , will save you from extra expense too!
2) Make Smart Fast Food Choices:-
Eating out can be incredibly challenging to our waistlines and our willpower. When an average person visits a restaurant, and suppose your favorite chinese dish will typically appear on the table , somehow temptation will seem to force us to throw caution to the wind and our diets out the window!
So, here are some tricks to know how to eat out without blowing your diet and those precious lost kilos!:)
a) Read The menu and note the ingredients used , accordingly make a smart choice.
b) Go plain, When ordering your meal, try to avoid fatty extras, things like mayonnaise or other sauces, cheese or fried toppings like onions are high in fat , and add unneeded calories to a meal that's already too high in both fat and calories!
c) "Slow and steady wins the race"! Remember? Chew your food properly, masticating food ensures proper digestion and you tend to eat less, as, blah blah.........Right! It takes approx 20 minutes for the brain to receive a signal from the stomach that it's full!
d) Try opting for starters such as soups, salads ( sans dressing) to cheat your stomach, as it will get half filled, and you will eat less further!
e) Choose Subway sandwich instead of burger, whole wheat crust pizza instead of normal one, roti instead of naan, rice instead of pulao,biryani, fruit shakes instead of fizzy drinks etc.
#Note: Opt for home cooked food rather than outside food, as it is always a healthier option ,because the "love" with which it is cooked can't replace anything in this world!
3) Move More:-
Including simple physical activity can work wonders to your health!
Here Are some,
A 15 minute walk with your dog, Clean the house, Wash the car, Do gardening, Walk or cycle to a nearby place rather than drive, banish elevators,lift and use the stairs, briskly walk to the bus stop then get off one stop early, park at the back of the lot and walk into the store or office, take vigorous walk during your coffee break, walk while you are talking on your phone, walk or jog around a field or park, make a neighbourhood bike ride part of your weekend routine, play with your kids, organize an office bowling team, take a class in martial art, dance or yoga or any activity you like with a friend or family,spouse,colleague, Participate in a marathon, Play sports, while watching T.V gently stretch, do push ups, sit ups or lift weights during commercial breaks, You will be amazed at how many repetitions you can fit in during the commercial of a half an hour show!
Make exercise fun & Reap the benefits!:)
