May 12, 20232 min read

“Easier Tricks to Maintain a Healthy and Appropriate Diet With Today's Hectic Life Schedule”

Everyone knows that eating a well-balanced diet, exercising regularly, and getting enough sleep is essential for good health. However, in a hectic life schedule, this may appear to be an impossible task. When you're with friends or under stress at work, the appeal of sweets, fast food, caffeine, and alcohol often outweighs healthy options.

Image Credit- Unsplash — Junk Food outweighing healthy options

Here are some suggestions for staying healthy while you're at your job.

#1 - Nutrient Dense Food To Maintain A Healthy and Appropriate Diet

Consume a wide range of nutrient-dense foods. For good health, to maintain a healthy and appropriate diet your body requires more than 40 different nutrients, none of which can be obtained from a single source. A variety of good carbs, proteins, fruits, vegetables, and dairy products should be included in your daily diet.

NOTE- Visit mypyramid.gov to get the USDA's food guide.

Image Credit by WIX — Nutrient rich food plate containing all the food groups

#2 - Portion Control

Consume small amounts of food. It's easier to eat what you want while still maintaining a healthy and balanced diet if you keep portion sizes moderate and reasonable. "Well, What is the definition of a moderate portion? One serving equals a medium-sized piece of fruit. A cup of pasta equals two servings, while a pint of ice cream equals four."

"Healthy does NOT mean starving yourself EVER. Healthy means eating the right food in the right AMOUNT" – KAREN SALMANSOHN

#3 -No Skipping Meals.

Missing meals or skipping meals can cause uncontrollable hunger, which often leads to overeating. If you're short on time, snacking in between meals can help. Just make sure you eat two well-balanced meals each day.

#4 - No Elimination of Food

Remember not to eliminate any foods. Because our bodies require a variety of nutrients, it's not a good idea to cut out all salt, fat, and sugar from our diets unless advised by a doctor. A balanced diet can be achieved by selecting healthier options such as skim or low-fat dairy.

Image Credit by SEN — Removing food from the plate

#5 - Pro TIP

There is no such thing as good or bad food. It's all about how much you eat!

Drink plenty of water! Avoid cokes and other sugary sodas, which can contain up to 17 teaspoons of sugar per 20 ounces! Sugar is a source of empty calories that depletes your body's vitamins and minerals. Water aids in blood circulation, the removal of toxins from our bodies, and the regulation of our body temperatures, in addition to hydrating us.

Caffeine should not be consumed in excess. Caffeine is a mildly addictive stimulant that can impair your ability to sleep and concentrate, as well as affect bodily functions like muscle function and waste removal.