Many of our clients who come to see us, often sat they find it hard to understand about diet and nutrition.
A balanced diet is the best way to stay healthy, so we are going to give you the basic tips to get started.
It’s about including all the essentials necessary to ensure that every part of the body gets what it needs to be able to function properly.
It’s about not only eating the correct foods, but also consuming the correct amouts..(portion conrol).
SO WHAT ARE THE COMPONENTS OF A BALANCED DIET?
CARBOHYDRATES
Carbs are an excellent source of energy, This where most of your energy comes from throughout the day if you are engaged in activity. A few ideas of carb rich foods are things like
rice
pasta
potatos
wheat
VITAMINS
There are lots of essential vitamins, and most people don’t know which they should be having, but the key is to pay attention to the intake of the following vitamins..
Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Vitamin B
Vitamin D
Taking a multivitamin is ok and better than nothing, but remember that obtaining them from fruits and veg is even better.
MINERALS
Minerals help with the release of energy from food. Iron helps with energy, while calcium works towards healthy bones and teeth. There are lots of minerals today, but the most important ones are
Iodene
Potassium
Sodium
Iron
Calcium
UNSAURATED FATS
Most people avoid fats completley thinking that they are going to gain more weight, but this is not the case. Healthy fats are needed as in those from dairy products, meat, fish. Their main functions are helping to regulate body temperature and the absortion of vitamains. They help with the slow release of energy.
PROTEIN
Protein mainly comes from meat, but recommendations suggest that you get it mostly from lean meats. Protein helps with the development of hair, skin and muscle.
FIBRE
Fibre rich meals include
oatmeal
bran
Vegatables
Fibre helps you fill you up and helps with digestion. Its primarily concerned with kepping your cholesterol levels in check.
WATER
The best thing for our bodies is water. It hydrates the body. The suggested intake is at least 8 glasses per day.
We hope this gives you a brief idea of what you can do to start with, and please feel free to contact us for more in depth advice and diet plans. We are always happy to help..
