1.Healthy fats are the best way to prevent any health complications. Saturated fats and Trans fats are better avoided. Butter, clarified butter, margarine and hydrogenated fats are some of them. Plant oils, such as sunflower, safflower, olive, groundnut and soya bean oil prove beneficial
2.Fish oil also helps, as they provide the necessary omega 3 fatty acids.
3.Plants in their natural form contribute to phyto nutrients, antioxidants, minerals and vitamins. Fresh fruits and raw vegetables are preferred in the raw or slightly cooked form. The pH levels are balanced.
4.Adequate amount of water helps in keeping the body hydrated. Eight to ten glasses of water are recommended on a daily basis. Fruit juices and clear soups also provide water. Carbonated beverages or fizzy drinks are completely abstained form as they result in 'empty calories'. No other nutrients are acquired through these beverages.
5. Eating often helps to a considerable extent, provided, the meal size is small. Five or six meals are preferred instead of three large meals. It is also advisable to have three meals with three snacks.
6.Drastic reduction of calories is not recommended, as it might backfire and result in overeating. Skipping breakfast is not ideal. Feasting or fasting is hazardous to health.
7.Eating amnesia or forgetting what you have eaten is common, especially while eating in front of the television. Our stomach is equal to the size of our fist. Does it mean we are overeating to a very great degree? Avoid eating from the wrapper or packet or container as we have no idea about our food intake.
8.Feeling of satiety pops in much after you have finished eating, which means that the chances of over eating are highly present. At the end of the meal, you should feel fine. You should not feel tired, over stuffed or bloated and ready to burst. Reasonable portion sizes prove helpful in understanding your stomach's signal.
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