Food is a fundamental aspect for people's health and well-being. A balanced and varied diet is essential to maintain a healthy body and prevent chronic diseases.
What benefits does following a healthy diet bring us?
- Maintain a healthy weight : A balanced diet low in saturated fats and added sugars can help maintain a healthy weight and prevent obesity.
- Improve cardiovascular health : Consuming vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
- Strengthen the immune system: Foods rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants can help strengthen the immune system and prevent diseases.
- Reduce the risk of chronic diseases: A healthy diet can reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure and some types of cancer.
Tips for eating a balanced diet:
- It is important to consume foods from all food groups in appropriate portions to ensure you get all the necessary nutrients.
- Fruits and vegetables are rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, so it is important to include them in every meal.
- Whole foods, such as whole grain bread, rice, and pasta, are rich in fiber and nutrients and can help reduce the risk of chronic diseases.
- Foods high in saturated fats and added sugars can increase the risk of diabetes, LDL cholesterol, hypertension and obesity, so it is important to limit their consumption.
- Lean proteins, such as fish, chicken, and legumes, are rich in nutrients and help maintain a healthy weight.
- It is important to drink enough water to stay hydrated and help the body function properly.
Below, we leave you the recommended servings by food group so that you can plan your ideal healthy menu (information taken from the Health Department's Healthy Lifestyles page)
If you want to increase the benefits that your healthy diet will provide you, add a physical activity plan.
On our TRAINING page we offer you a lot of exercises with resistance bands so that you can practice at home (or wherever you prefer) and with which it will be much easier for you to find a moment a day to dedicate to your body.
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