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| Deit Schedule |
| Maintaining a healthy Deit involves choosing
the right kind of food and consuming them in an optimum quantity. A
healthy diet may vary according to a person’s genetic composition,
environment and health. Lack of healthy food may lead to
malnutrition. Having the three meals of the day, i.e. breakfast,
lunch and dinner at the right time and in the right quantity is
essential. A person should consume sufficient calories in order for various metabolic activities to function with ease. 20 percent of a person’s calorie requirement should be obtained from fats. Following are the different food groups: Fruits: Four servings of food per day are ideal for human health. Whether frozen or fish or canned, fruits ideally boost human health and is a better choice than fruit juice. Two cups of fruits will give 2000 calories. (1 small apple, 1 large orange, 1 small apple and ¼ the cup of dried apricots and peaches is ideal. Vegetables: four servings of vegetables is a must to boost health. Green veggies like asparagus, broccoli and the leafy ones such as cauliflower, spinach, cauliflower is the best choice. Other vegetables that work wonders are carrots, kidney beans, pumpkins, sweet potatoes, black beans, split peas and lentils. Calcium Rich Food: Consumption of calcium rich food is important to have healthy bones and teeth. Three cups of low-fat skimmed milk is ideal. Yogurt and low fat cheese are good substitutes. For children, two cups of milk a day is ideal. Lactose free milk and cold dryings should be avoided. Whole Grains: three ounces of whole grain cereals, breads, rice, and pasta should be consumed. Protein: We should consume protein in the right quantity. Fish, beans, peas and nuts are good protein rich food. Consuming limited fats, salts and sugars is essential. Incorporating all the food types in breakfast, dinner and lunch is the need of the hour. |
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