The importance of healthy food
The attractive shape and delicious taste are the basic criteria upon which most people choose their meals, which causes the large consumption of sugary and fatty foods, and although they are harmful, high in calories and lack nutritional benefits, therefore, attention must be paid to healthy alternatives to harmful foods; Where a healthy diet is characterized by that it contributes to maintaining an external appearance full of freshness and vitality, avoiding gaining excess weight and obesity , and it is also characterized by containing minerals, vitamins, and necessary substances that the human body needs to maintain its physical and mental health, and prevention From infection with some diseases and contributing to their treatment.
Healthy alternatives to harmful foods
Preparing healthy alternatives to harmful foods isn't very difficult. Any simple change that is made to meals carries a great impact on the nutritional and health value of it. Among the most important examples of healthy alternatives to harmful foods are the following:
- Drink milk and eat skimmed yogurt.
- Eat unsalted nuts, and reduce the amount of salt that are added to meals.
- Eat whole-wheat breakfast cereals that are not sweetened with sugar.
- Replace white bread and muffins with legumes and whole grains.
- Reducing fat in meals by reducing the use of butter, cheese and mayonnaise, and resorting to the use of low-fat cheese products.
- Use sauces made with vegetables instead of cream sauces.
- Roast vegetables and meats instead of frying them.
- Replace fizzy drinks with natural fruit juices.
Healthy foods are recommended to be eaten when feeling hungry
Many people feel sudden hunger or the desire to eat delicious and sweet-tasting food, especially while following a strict healthy diet, and there are many delicious-tasting food options that can be eaten in this case without causing an imbalance in the diet, including:
- Fruits: They are rich in natural sugars that make them taste sweet, and they are also an important source of vitamins and antioxidants that protect against heart disease.
- Hot drinks: as they work to suppress the feeling of hunger and the need to eat sweets.
- Snacks: containing fruits and oats that are not sweetened with sugar.
- Dark Chocolate : It is recommended to eat a small piece of it when you want to eat chocolate; As it is rich in antioxidants that are important for maintaining a healthy heart.
- Make home ice cream: By placing a number of bananas or other fruits in the blender and freezing them in the refrigerator, without adding sweeteners and artificial colors, when you want to eat ice cream.
- Popcorn Homemade: Without adding salt or caramel or using the microwave popcorn bags, it is one of the meals that satisfy your hunger while being moderate in calories.
- Chips: made from vegetables or seaweed instead of chips.
- Dates: They are a rich source of antioxidants, fiber, potassium, iron, and other beneficial substances.
- Berries: They are distinguished by their sweet taste, low in calories, and concentrated in fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants .
- Hummus: is a healthy meal that can be used as a dip for various vegetables.
References [+]
- ↑ "Why Is It Important to Eat Healthy Food Instead of Junk Food?", www.livestrong.com, Retrieved 03-02-2020. Edited.
- ↑ "Healthy food swaps", www.nhs.uk, Retrieved 03-02-2020. Edited.
- ↑ "18 Healthy Foods to Eat When Cravings Strike", www.healthline.com, Retrieved 03-02-2020. Edited.
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