This is the best time, like any other, to start changing your habits and follow a healthy and balanced diet that will help you show off your figure and regain your ideal weight. If you follow these guidelines and tips on eating, you can start eating in a completely healthy way throughout the year and leave behind any type of excess that could harm your health.
Remember that in this matter of food and diet the most important thing is common sense. If something seems excessive or exaggerated to you, reject it. Are you ready to start leading a healthy life? Forward!
Guidelines for healthy eating throughout the year
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Fruits and vegetables
The basis of your diet should be vegetables and fruits. They are very low-calorie foods and really nutritious for your body. The most advisable thing is to take about three pieces of fruit and two plates of vegetables a day.
There are many ways to introduce fruit and vegetables into your diet: roasted, cooked, in cream, as an accompaniment… Who said that eating healthy has to be boring?
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Reduce sugar and salt
It is important that you limit the consumption of salt in meals and replace it with spices. Regarding the consumption of sugar, it is best to avoid it and use other healthier products such as honey or stevia. With these alternative ways to season your food, you are not only helping to make your diet a little healthier, but you are also giving your food an extra touch of flavor.
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Be careful with the proteins
Reduce the consumption of proteins of animal origin and opt for legumes and whole grains. In relation to animal proteins, it is better to consume oily fish and avoid red meat as much as possible.
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Extra virgin olive oil
It is the star product of Mediterranean cuisine thanks to being an excellent source of monounsaturated fatty acids. These acids are really healthy for the body as long as they are taken in moderation.
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A glass of red wine
It is scientifically proven that a glass of red wine with meals is healthy for the body, especially to improve the health of the entire cardiovascular system. In addition to this, it has excellent antioxidant properties for the skin.
And you, what guidelines do you follow to have a healthier diet and stay at your ideal weight?