| Healthy diet plans do not mean that you should | | | | Pulses, nuts, tofu and beans are a good option for |
| starve to remain fit and agile. Your diet plan has to | | | | vegetarians. |
| be linked to your body constitution, your daily routine | | | | One major misgiving about a healthy diet plan is that |
| and your metabolism factor. | | | | fat needs to be avoided at all costs. Remember that |
| A healthy diet plan keeps you light, fresh and | | | | fat is an important element for your body to function |
| mentally active through out the day. While there are | | | | efficiently. |
| a number of theories about the contents of a | | | | It is like oil to your body machinery. You need to |
| healthy diet plan, modern research proves that your | | | | take unsaturated fats available in olive, sunflower and |
| diet plan should encourage you to eat healthy and | | | | corn and avoid the saturated variety, which is |
| eat organic foods. | | | | generally found in animal products and bakery items. |
| Your diet plan should include eating small and medium | | | | Also, keep an eye on your calorie intake. Your calorie |
| servings at least 4-5 times a day, as compared to | | | | consumption is linked to your activity level and |
| 2-3 heavy meals. Small and varied servings | | | | structure. People leading a sedentary life style require |
| throughout the day keep you content without a | | | | less calories compared to those who are more |
| heavy feeling. It also helps you avoid getting that | | | | physically active. Gradually reduce your consumption |
| craving for mid-meal snacks. | | | | of calories, if you are taking more than you need. Do |
| Make it a point to include generous amounts of fresh | | | | not bring your intake to less than 1200 per day or |
| fruits, green vegetables, whole grain cereals and milk | | | | otherwise you will feel burnt out. |
| products in your diet plan. Fresh and organic fruits are | | | | Thus, to follow a healthy diet plan, you need to think |
| good source of vitamins, minerals and carbohydrates | | | | positively and be prepared to make changes in your |
| and develop your immunity levels. Green vegetables | | | | life style and food habits. Moderation is the key to |
| are rich in iron, calcium and minerals. | | | | success, and balanced food is an important ingredient |
| If you are a non-vegetarian, then fish and egg white | | | | for healthy and happy living. |
| can be taken to meet your protein requirements. | | | | |