Strengthen your muscles, melt the fat and improve your metabolism. It’s more about what you eat than what you do, but both play integral parts in how your body processes the calories that you feed it. A well-balanced diet and daily exercise have always been the hallmarks of a healthy lifestyle.
Restrictive diets are never good. The best diets are those that include a serving of protein at every meal to help your body build and repair cells. Protein plays an integral part in maintaining muscle, bones, skin, cartilage and blood. Your body also uses it to make enzymes, hormones and other body chemicals. Protein also helps to boost metabolism.
A balanced diet also includes other nutrients in addition to protein. Eating a healthy diet doesn’t have to be overcomplicated. When planning your menu, keep in mind that each meal should be a combination of protein, fat, fiber, carbohydrates and calcium.
You probably noticed that I included fat as one of the essential players in a well-balanced diet. While bad fats can wreck your diet and increase your risk of certain diseases, good fats protect your brain and heart. Omega-3s are considered healthy fats and are vital to your physical and emotional health. A diet that includes healthy fats, like salmon and avocadoes, can help improve your mood, boost your well-being, and even trim your waistline.
Eating foods high in dietary fiber (grains, fruit, vegetables, nuts, and beans) can prevent constipation, help your body process foods better and lower your risk for heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. It can give your skin a healthy glow and help you to lose pounds and manage a healthy weight.
Carbohydrates are one of your body’s main sources of energy. But most should come from complex, unrefined carbohydrates (vegetables, whole grains, fruit) rather than sugars and refined carbohydrates that have been stripped of all bran, fiber, and nutrients.
Calcium is essential for building healthy bones and teeth. As well as leading to osteoporosis, a calcium deficiency in your diet can also contribute to anxiety, depression, and sleep difficulties. Whether you are a man or woman, it is vital to your health to include calcium-rich foods in your diet and get enough magnesium and vitamins D and K to help calcium work for the betterment of your body.
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