Eat Healthy While Keeping It Cheap-Healthy living Part 2
Healthy eating is about getting the balance right, having enough fruit and vegetables, protein, fibre and starchy foods whilst not too much fat, sugar and salt.
So what kind of foods are considered as healthy foods also consists the nutrients we need in order to stay healthy while still in my daily budget?
Vegetable and fruits are the major source of vitamins and minerals which is highly recommended to eat at least 5 portion per day to make up about a third of our daily diet.
Research suggests this can help to protect against cancer, obesity and various chronic diseases such as heart disease. This is because of the unique package of nutrients and plant compounds they contain.
As fresh fruits and vegetables are more expensive, but they are also very high in nutrients. Heading to your local farmer's market is a great way to purchase these items and save money. You may learn to can or otherwise preserve these fruits and vegetables so you can have them all year round!
Try to eat different starchy foods every day to get a balanced diet, such as bread, rice, potatoes, pasta. Make up a third of your daily diet with this starchy foods as they provide energy and dietary fibre along with vitamins, minerals and small amounts of protein.
Milk is considered a rich source of calcium, phosphorus, and riboflavin (vitamin B2); a good source of high quality protein, vitamins A, B1 (thiamine), and B12 (cobalamine). Milk and dairy foods should be eaten in moderation because of their high saturated fat content.
You need to eat the foods like meat, fish, eggs and beans to get enough protein which the body needs to grow and develop. These foods also contain nutrients like iron, zinc, magnesium and B vitamins. But The World Cancer Research Fund recommended meat eaters limit their consumption of red meat to no more than 500g a week as they have been linked to certain forms of cancer.
Water makes up 50 to 70 per cent of an adult's total body weight and it is essential for the body's growth and maintenance. Six to eight medium glasses of fluid intake daily is necessary, don't forget that tea, coffee and juices can count, as they may bring other nutrients or benefits.
Taking a little bit of extra time and effort to plan your meals, and you can make good and inexpensive food choice in order to provide your body with excellent nutrition. Including these five food groups mentioned above on the daily basis, we can still eat healthy while keeping it cheap. - 17274
So what kind of foods are considered as healthy foods also consists the nutrients we need in order to stay healthy while still in my daily budget?
Vegetable and fruits are the major source of vitamins and minerals which is highly recommended to eat at least 5 portion per day to make up about a third of our daily diet.
Research suggests this can help to protect against cancer, obesity and various chronic diseases such as heart disease. This is because of the unique package of nutrients and plant compounds they contain.
As fresh fruits and vegetables are more expensive, but they are also very high in nutrients. Heading to your local farmer's market is a great way to purchase these items and save money. You may learn to can or otherwise preserve these fruits and vegetables so you can have them all year round!
Try to eat different starchy foods every day to get a balanced diet, such as bread, rice, potatoes, pasta. Make up a third of your daily diet with this starchy foods as they provide energy and dietary fibre along with vitamins, minerals and small amounts of protein.
Milk is considered a rich source of calcium, phosphorus, and riboflavin (vitamin B2); a good source of high quality protein, vitamins A, B1 (thiamine), and B12 (cobalamine). Milk and dairy foods should be eaten in moderation because of their high saturated fat content.
You need to eat the foods like meat, fish, eggs and beans to get enough protein which the body needs to grow and develop. These foods also contain nutrients like iron, zinc, magnesium and B vitamins. But The World Cancer Research Fund recommended meat eaters limit their consumption of red meat to no more than 500g a week as they have been linked to certain forms of cancer.
Water makes up 50 to 70 per cent of an adult's total body weight and it is essential for the body's growth and maintenance. Six to eight medium glasses of fluid intake daily is necessary, don't forget that tea, coffee and juices can count, as they may bring other nutrients or benefits.
Taking a little bit of extra time and effort to plan your meals, and you can make good and inexpensive food choice in order to provide your body with excellent nutrition. Including these five food groups mentioned above on the daily basis, we can still eat healthy while keeping it cheap. - 17274
About the Author:
Haiyan Lai-Heskin has been a nurse for 17 years. She has been writing Health, Wellness and Fitness articles for many years. Her website Healthy Living Guide has varieties of health related articles advocate people to have a healthy lifestyle. Try the part of Most Popular Celebrity Diets to help your weight loss and exercise program.
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