In our healthy lifestyle really important role plays nutrition - amount and frequency products we choose.
The food pyramid can really help us. It's good to choose food that are not at the same group and contains different types of nutrients. It will help to get the right balance.
First two foundation layers include vegetables, fruits, grains, legumes, wholemeal cereals, potatoes, bread, pasta and rice. They are the main source of carbohydrates and around 70% of what we eat.
In the next two-middle layers we have: milk, cheese, yoghurts and alternatives. Dairy products provide high dose of calcium and protein. Eggs, fish and lean meat are main sources of protein and B12 vitamins ( which help generate red blood cells )
In the last two-top layers there are healthy fats ( which we should eat small amounts every day ) and products we should eat once a week like sweets or fizzy drinks )
Another important aspect is drinking water. If we drink it, we will benefit from a drop in saturated fat, sugar, sodium and cholesterol. One extra cup will save you 68 calories. It also help to maintain the balance of body fluids, energize muscles and helps skin looking good.
http://www.safefood.eu/Healthy-Eating/What-is-a-balanced-diet/The-Food-Pyramid.aspx
http://www.nutritionaustralia.org/national/resource/healthy-eating-pyramid
https://www.webmd.com/diet/features/6-reasons-to-drink-water#2
http://www.safefood.eu/SafeFood/media/SafeFoodLibrary/Documents/Healthy%20Eating/M9617-DEPARTMENT-OF-HEALTH_Food-Pyramid-Poster_Simple-Version-NEW.pdf
I have recently heard a doctor speaking about the amount of water we should drink everyday. Clearly, the 2 litres norm is a myth. Actually, if we drink too much water, we can do harm to ourselves as we wash away the minerals we need. Have you read about this?
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