Healthy Foods for Healthy Living

Balanced-Diet (1)

It is well said that “Health is Wealth». A healthy mind lives in a healthy body. There is no alternate of healthy body and mind. Today our new generation especially teen ages and children focus on fast and junk food. These foods damage our metabolism system and causes stomach problems. For healthy mind and healthy living avoid fast foods and any other foods that are fried, processed or filled with sodium, sugar and unhealthy fats. Eat those foods which boost your metabolism level and control your from being overweight and fat. Now if you are known aware of danger of junk food and want to start balance diet then you should have a little knowledge which food is best and advantageous. Below are list of healthy foods for beginners.

  1. Grains and Breads

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Keep away from sophisticated and cultured starches such as white bread, white rice and cereals, and select whole morsel products. Whole grains have a lot of amount of vitamins and minerals. Vigorous foods consist of oats, brown rice, Bulgar cereals and pasta. Foods those are labeled as “multi grain” or “stone ground” is not whole grain foods. Before buying, look at ingredient list. The first item should be “100 percent whole wheat” or “100 percent whole grain.”

  1. Dairy Products

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Best source of protein and calcium and vitamin D is dairy products. These products consist of high amount of saturated fat. Saturated fats are harmful for health, they increase the cholesterol level and causes heart disease. To get benefit of dairy products you should have to choose those dairy products which have low level of saturated fat. 1 percent-fat milk, yogurt, cheeses, cream and cream cheese are those products which has low level of fats and are best for healthy living. Evade full-fat and 2 percent-fat milk and dairy products.

  1. Red Meat, Poultry and Fish

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Red meat and processed meats, like sausage and luncheon meats, have high amount of saturated fat. Select chicken and turkey without the skin. Coldwater fish, such as tuna, sardines and anchovies, have a lot of amount of healthy omega-3 fats. Ground beef, sirloin, round or tenderloin are best in beef list.

  1. Legumes, Nuts and Eggs

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Legumes consist of beans, lentils and split peas which has low fat level and high protein level. Best source of protein and fiber is Nuts, such as almonds, walnuts, pecans and hazelnuts. These nuts are consisting of strong monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. According to Harvard School of Public Health, eggs are also healthy source of protein. They suggest that people who suffer with heart disease and diabetes should reduce the use egg yolks to three per week. Egg whites are a well replacement for entire eggs.

  1. Fruits and Vegetables

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Eat a mixture of multi hued fruits and vegetables, which are filled with nutrients and have little amount of calories. Select canned fruits and vegetables which have low amount of Na added sugars, if fresh foods are not available. Buy fresh fruits and vegetables that are in season, and fresh. Eat raw vegetables like carrots which are best for eyesight. Cook vegetables with olive oil or canola oil.