[LifeStyle] Any time is a good time to start taking care of our diet

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A healthy life will prevent you from illnesses with serious effects on your body

If 2020 did not end in the best way when it comes to talking about physical health and nutrition, January 2021 will be an excellent month to start over. Many foods that we consume daily can affect our health and quality of life, and although there is a lot of information at hand to eat healthier, there is also a lot of confusion.

An unbalanced diet can cause various ailments, that is why the famous phrase "let food be your medicine" becomes more real than ever, since it can effectively help us reduce the risk of diseases such as cancer and heart conditions. Good nutrition can improve brain function and physical performance, as well as act positively on all cells of the body.

Nutritionist Melania Cevo from Consultations Nutrition shares some important elements when starting a healthy diet from scratch. "It is important to know that it does not take too much knowledge to start taking care of what we eat, it is enough to be attentive to what we allow to give to our system and gradually inform ourselves of how we can give our body medicine," explains Melania.

 

The calorie principle
Although it is not the most important tool to maintain a balance, it is important to know how it works and how to handle it, since it has an important role in managing body health.

If more calories are consumed than are burned, the body will store this energy as muscle or fat tissue. If you consume fewer calories than you burn in a day, you usually lose muscle or fat tissue. It is important to pay attention to portions, especially at times when we are looking to gain or lose weight.

To be able to calculate this we must know what our body is like and its reactions, since we are all different and it does not work the same for all of us, “it is important to eat that is sustainable and can be maintained over time. Something that is real, healthy, nutritious and enjoyable. " Mention Cevo.

Food should supply the body with nutrients and be complete, in addition to carrying the macronutrients necessary for proper functioning (carbohydrates, proteins and fats).

 

Choose the option that gives you the most health

When thinking about what to eat, the nutritionist advises choosing more real, less processed and more comprehensive food, this will be an effective way to reach a healthy weight, and provide the body with the nutrients it needs to function properly.

Some natural foods that are part of many food groups and could be incorporated into your diet are: vegetables, fruits, meat and fish, nuts and seeds, eggs, fermented dairy products, whole wheat flours, legumes, herbs and spices, among others.

These will give you a healthy caloric intake, they are full of vitamins, minerals, proteins, fiber, healthy fats, they will provide important health benefits and may help prevent diseases.

You can also consume supplements such as vitamin D, which can be obtained from sunlight, fish or mushrooms, magnesium, zinc, omega-3 can add benefits when you do not have a balanced diet. Vitamin C cannot be synthesized, nor can it be stored in the body, it is important to consume it on a daily basis in food or as a supplement.

If you are starting a healthier and more balanced diet, try to avoid foods such as simple sugar that is found in desserts, ice cream, soda and fresh; trans fats that are generally found in highly processed foods; and simple carbohydrates that promote overweight, binge eating, and metabolic syndrome.

A healthy diet helps you have a better lifestyle, this will allow you to begin to attend to other areas, such as control of emotions, stress management, physical activity, rest, etc.