Nutrition adviser and founder, Beyond the Weighing Scale, Akansha Jhalani Sinha explains why it’s important to plan your meals
Last week, we emphasised on why nutritious meals are a must for women. Today we will find out how to plan and implement your wholesome nourishment plan. Failing to plan is planning to fail. So, always plan today what you will be eating tomorrow. Looking after your health and eating habits should be a non-negotiable aspect of life because that’s what keeps you going!
One should never wake up to a cup of tea/coffee which curbs your hunger, leaves you bloated, acidic and dull. Instead start your day with a fruit that kickstarts the metabolism.
Eat every 2-3 hours. Your breakfast, lunch and dinner should be wholesome food, rich in carbohydrates, proteins and fats.
Eating home-cooked food is best for your health. Wholesome meals such as Poha along with sprouts, Bhakri or Roti with Dal and green vegetable, Khichdi topped with a spoon of ghee are the best examples.
The mid meals or snack meals could be on-the-go options. So that your excuses of ‘I am busy’, ‘No time for cooking’ don’t work. Chanas, peanuts, buttermilk, salads, milk, boiled eggs or Omelette, Sandwiches, fruits, Sprouts Chaat, handful of nuts, homemade Ladoos are great to munch on!
It is most important to understand, that one should include foods from all food groups namely: cereals, pulses or dals, nuts and oilseeds, dairy, poultry, vegetables, fruits for wholesome meals throughout the day.
Do not munch on low fat foods or diet foods as they are empty calories. Have at least two servings of milk and milk products for that calcium and vitamin D and B12 dose.
Eat dinner two hours before you go to sleep. Sleep as early as possible.
Hydration is as important as eating, so make sure you sip on liquids throughout the day till the colour of your pee is clear.
Let your stomach decide how much you should consume. So stop when you are 80 per cent full. This ensures that you are eating right for proper nourishment.
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