Sehetmand Khana Khaein – Nutritious food is very important for our body. Today’s runaway life and irregular routines are enough to invite diseases. In such a situation, it is important that you take the right and nutritious diet regularly. NBT discussed with nutritionist Dr. Nupur Krishnan about the food required for a healthy body. Here is the key part of the conversation…
Tips for Healthy Eating for an Active Lifestyle:
Don’t skip breakfast: Breakfast is necessary at the beginning of the day. It is good to have light things like breakfast, poha, oatmeal, idli. It is light in digestion and is rich in many nutrients. This gives your body energy, as well as makes muscles and bones strong. people eat anything in the name of breakfast. Keep in mind that by doing this you do not get a balanced diet, which causes problems like obesity, weakness, etc.
Nutrition alone is not enough: Eating nutrition is very important for the body, but it does not mean that only by eating it can you be healthy. Lifestyle changes along with a nutritious diet are very important for a healthy life. For a healthy life, 30 percent exercise, 30 percent lifestyle, and 40 percent healthy eating. Without one, the other is affected, so keep in mind that apart from nutrition, other things are also necessary for the body.
Chewing food is important: Our eating habits are responsible for many problems like flatulence, indigestion, acidity. Chewing food is very important. By doing this, a type of enzyme is released from our salivary glands while eating, which helps in digesting food. So do not be in a hurry while eating and chew and eat.
If there is less water then there will be a problem all the time: It is common to reduce the amount of water in the body in summer. A lot of potassium is released from our body in the form of sweat due to humidity and heat. Due to the low amount of potassium in the body, there is a problem of foot cramps in people. Water should be taken regularly to avoid the problem. Drink 3-4 liters of water daily, use fruits that have more water, such as fruits like melon, watermelon, orange. To avoid lack of water, carry a bottle of water in the bag, in which lemon can also be used. keep eating from time to time.
Budgeted ‘Dryfruits’: Dryfruits are very good for the body, although sometimes people are unable to eat them due to being out of the budget. In this case, roasted gram, groundnut, etc. can be used as their substitute.
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Note on cholesterol: People start avoiding oil first when it comes to cholesterol. Like everything else, oil is also very important for the body. In such a situation, if you have a cholesterol problem, do not stop the oil immediately, yes control its use.
Citrus fruits give good ‘fruits’: Consumption of vitamin C fruits is very good for the body. Besides being effective in skin diseases, it also strengthens the body’s immunity. It is right to eat fruits like orange, grapes, guava, and mango, keep in mind that seasonal fruits should be eaten more. Sprouted gram, moong is also good to eat. Raw mango is also beneficial for the body.
Tips for Healthy Eating for different age groups:
If you are a patient of blood pressure
Eat less salt in food, stay away from oily food, canned food (avoid cold drinks, catchups etc.)
For young children
Idlis, parathas, peanuts, unripe fruits can be given in tiffin. Increase use of Amba turmeric in food to increase immunity.
For the elderly
Lentils for protein. One can eat olives, amba turmeric, seasonal fruits. Take yogurt, cheese also. Take boiled tomato salad.
If you are a diabetic patient
Mixed cereal flour, unpolished rice (boiled), protein (lentils, milk, curd, ghee). Can take seasonal fruits with the advice of a doctor.
For pregnant women
Eat iron items such as roasted gram, kurmura, dates. Together, take Peru, orange for vitamin-C.
If you are a fitness lover
drink more water. Take coconut water, lemonade etc. Take milk, potatoes, cookies, corn etc. Eat protein rich foods (lentils, milk etc.)
Note: If diabetes, blood pressure or any other problem is in a more serious condition, then take this diet only on the advice of a doctor.