Eating Healthy is In, Fad Diets are Out

When the holidays end, people will start looking for the easiest, fastest, and cheapest diet available. No fat, no rice, gluten-free, sugar-free, and whatever it is Hollywood celebrities endorse. What we fail to realize is that eating healthy is far healthier.

The food that we eat acts as fuel for our daily activities. It ensures homeostasis within our bodies, protecting us from sickness and injury. Eliminating carbohydrates causes ketosis, while the lack of protein in your diet causes kwashiokor. Thus, everything should be in moderation, with nothing too much and too little. 

A balanced meal is composed of 50% vegetables, 25% protein, and 25% grains. Opt for canola oil, olive oil, and peanuts for your moderate fat needs. Top that with an active lifestyle of at least 30 minutes per day of exercise. 

How you eat is also important. Slow down and chew your food well, enjoy every bit of flavor exploding in your mouth. Satisfaction through quality rather than quantity.

Food is both a necessity and a want. Find the right balance and your body will love you more for it. 

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