With so many books and reading material available in the market for dieting, most people think that dieting is a difficult task with the prospect of eating dull, monotonous and insipid food like boiled vegetables and so on. There are so many other aspects to our eating culture.
I found some interesting notes to ensure good health.
- Drinking as much water as possible, about 2-3 litres a day will keep you away from dehydration. Don’t forget your body constitutes of nearly 70% water.
- Avoiding processed and preserved foods; instead eating more fresh and natural foods. The available ready to cook snacks being processed with preservatives and other chemicals lose their natural nutrients.
- Reducing the amount of sugar consumed and the cholesterol intake. A high level of blood cholesterol increases the risk of heart diseases.
- Keeping fat at a minimum, especially saturated fats. To reduce fat intake use low fat cooking methods like steaming, poaching or baking instead of frying.
- Limiting salt intake; using herbs and spices to reduce salt and bring out the flavors. Consuming a moderately reduced intake of sodium contributes to lowering blood pressure.
