subject: Top Tips For A Healthy Diet That Wont Cost The Earth [print this page] Have a varied diet try to eat a wide range of nutrient-rich foods such as meat, fish, whole grains, vegetables and dairy. You dont have to cut out foods high in fat, sugar and salt entirely, just ensure these types of food are eaten in moderation.
Consume the right amount of calories this is usually around 2500 for men and 2000 for women per day, although this figure can vary depending on how active your lifestyle is.
Eat starchy foods these will help you to feel fuller for longer and do not contain as many calories as fatty foods. Starchy foods include bread, pasta and rice. You should try to include a starchy food in each meal so that it makes up around one third of your diet and also choose wholegrain options where possible.
Five portions of fresh fruit and veg per day we are all quite familiar with this one! Many supermarkets now advise how many portions of fruit and veg are contained within their products so it is even easier to stick to this simple guide.
Cheese and dairy products you may not be aware that fat found within dairy products can actually reduce the amount of calcium your body stores as it binds with it, meaning it is excreted instead of absorbed. As we all know calcium is also vital to keep your bones healthy and strong.
Eat a decent breakfast have you ever felt guilty for tucking into a fried breakfast? Well dont! Research has shown that a fatty breakfast as opposed to a carbohydrate rich breakfast could assist with breaking down fats later in the day and prevent you from wanting to snack on fatty foods in the evening.
Soup will leave you feeling fuller for longer with the cold winter months approaching we all crave comfort food but this doesnt mean we have to tuck into something unhealthy. Why not get some of your five-a-day with a tasty vegetable soup that will leave your stomach feeling totally satisfied? Because soup is combined with water before it is eaten it takes up more space in your stomach and takes longer to be digested fully.
Eat super foods certain foods with numerous health benefits have become known as super foods. These include blueberries, which are rich in antioxidants and watercress, which contains vitamin C, calcium, vitamin A, antioxidants, sulphur and potassium.
And lastly ensure you stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water!
