STAYING HEALTHY ON BALANCED DIET

 

STAYING HEALTHY ON BALANCED DIET

By: Iffy-Oma

As a student, your health is your priority. You need to be sound physically, mentally, socially, emotionally and financially. I have come to understand that we do not take care of this six aspect of our life.

The word 'healthy' means different things to different people. It could mean one thing to a young lady and something completely different for a working mum. Regardless of who you are, being healthy does not have one particular definition or set of rules you have to live by. What works for you may not work for another.

HEALTH BENEFITS OF A BALANCED DIET

Healthy eating increases energy, improves the way your body functions, strengthens your immune system and prevents weight gain. The other major benefits are:

  • Meets your nutritional need. A varied balanced diet provides the nutrients you need to avoid nutritional deficiencies.
  • Prevent and treat certain diseases. Healthful eating can prevent the risk of developing certain diseases such as diabetes, cancer and heart disease. It is also helpful in treating diabetes and high blood pressure.
  • Following a special diet can reduce symptoms and may help you better manage an illness or condition. Feel energetic and manage your weight. A healthy diet will assist you to feel higher, provide you with more energy and help you fight stress
  • Food is the mainstay of many social and cultural events. Apart from nutrition properties, it helps facilitate connections between individuals.

HERE ARE SOME GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR HEALTHY EATING

  • The most important rule of healthy eating is not skipping any meal. Skipping meals lowers your metabolic rate. Normal eating includes 3 major meals and 2 snacks between meals. Also, never skip breakfast as it is the foremost vital meal of the day.
  • Learn simple ways to prepare food. Healthy eating doesn't have to mean complicated eating. Keep meal preparation easy. Eat more raw foods, fruits and focus on the pleasure of eating healthy food rather than the calories. It is important to stop when you feel full. This will help you maintain your weight to an extent. This also will help you remain alert and feeling your best.
  • Drink lots of water.

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