How can I eat healthy?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz answered:The ultimate goal of eating is nourishment -- for your body, mind, and soul. Instant gratification, on the other hand, will typically leave you high and dry in the long run.
If you can do the following, you're in good shape -- food-wise:
- Eat foods with plenty of fiber
- Eat whole, real, fresh, organic, unprocessed food
- Eat lots of fruits and vegetables with colorful phytonutrients
- And choose foods containing omega-3 fats.
The goal is nourishment. Foods that are heavily processed are more of a burden than a source of nourishment, creating work for your digestive tract. Foods that nourish are easier for you to digest.The ultimate goal of eating is nourishment -- for your body, mind, and soul. Instant gratification, on the other hand, will typically leave you high and dry in the long run. If you can do the following, you're in good shape -- food-wise: Eat... More -
Ashley Koff answered:The overall principle of what to eat is simple: you choose one serving from each of the main categories -- carbs, protein, and fat -- and are allowed an unlimited amount of vegetables (no one is going to gorge on onions or spinach, so you get the point). For most people, this formula works, but there are lots of gray areas to consider. Some will have to bump their portions up to two servings of carbs and protein and one of healthy fat if they are exercising more or feeling the need for more. Any mother breastfeeding, for example, will need more carbs. If you're a vegan, you may end up higher on the carb side because your protein sources are often carb based. And some people may have two servings of protein with one carb and one fat because that balance helps their body address carb cravings and energy dips.
The overall principle of what to eat is simple: you choose one serving from each of the main categories -- carbs, protein, and fat -- and are allowed an unlimited amount of vegetables (no one is going to gorge on onions or spinach, so you get the... More -
Dr. Ozgen Dogan answered:Have fruit, instead of fruit juice, and vegetables every day. It's best to avoid fruit juice because its high glycemic content and lack of fiber will cause your blood sugar levels to rise then crash, making you hungry. Go for veggies high in omega-3, like spinach, leaks, artichokes, broccoli, cabbage and Brussels sprouts. Have beans at least once every day: chickpeas, peas, kidney beans, lentils or soybeans. Eat three meals daily and fresh fruit in between. A small handful of walnuts, hazelnuts, peanuts, almonds, dried apricots or figs makes for a good healthy snack. Add flavor to your meals with mustard, olive oil, vinegar and cinnamon. This spice has been shown to lower blood sugar and cholesterol levels. Keep away from saturated fats and trans-fatty acids.Have fruit, instead of fruit juice, and vegetables every day. It's best to avoid fruit juice because its high glycemic content and lack of fiber will cause your blood sugar levels to rise then crash, making you hungry. Go for veggies high in... More -
Dr. Joel Fuhrman answered:There is no magical ratio of fat, carbohydrate, or protein that will lead you to your ideal weight and superior health. Rather, science has shown that only substantive changes in the quality of the nutrients you eat (with special attention given to micronutrients) can positively influence your body in terms of health, caloric drives, and weight. You need to learn and adopt a new way of living that will improve your quality of life for years to come. The knowledge is available to maximize nutrition to the point where genetic predispositions will not have the chance to express themselves.
To be successful in achieving a healthful diet for yourself, you must accomplish the following:
1. Reprogram your thinking and tastes to prefer micronutrient-rich foods.2. Eliminate addictive hunger symptoms that lead to overeating by making micronutrient-rich foods the foundation of your diet.
3. Limit unhealthful foods in your daily diet.
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