Hidoc medical reporter Jihyeon Kim, exercise expertㅣSource: Hidoc
The health of our body and mind is greatly influenced by what food we eat and how we eat it. Eating right isn’t just important for managing your weight. Eating right has many benefits, including preventing disease, improving energy, and feeling better. Here are some key tips for healthy eating habits.
1. Eat a balanced diet
The key to healthy eating is balance. Eating a variety of foods helps you get the variety of nutrients your body needs. It is important to consume a balanced diet of necessary nutrients such as proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, and minerals.
2. Prefer natural foods over processed foods
Processed foods are likely to contain excess sodium, sugar, and fat. This can cause a variety of diseases. On the other hand, natural foods provide the nutrients you need and are digested systematically to provide nutrients effectively.
3. Consciously drink a lot of water
Water is an important element that makes up most of our body. Drinking enough water can help flush out toxins from your body, maintain healthy skin, and improve your energy. Let’s aim to drink at least 8 glasses of water a day.
4. Snacks are also healthy
Snacks can be a source of energy for us. However, snacks containing excessive sugar and fat can actually be detrimental to your health. Prefer healthy nuts, fruits, and vegetables, and choose snacks that are low in sugar and sodium.
5. Have regular meal times
Irregular eating patterns can disrupt your body’s physiological rhythms. Eating consistently at a set time stabilizes metabolism and increases absorption of nutrients.
6. Eat a variety of colors from vegetables and fruits
Different colors in vegetables and fruits mean different nutrients and antioxidants. You can achieve balanced nutrition by eating foods of various colors such as red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple.
7. Include fermented foods
Fermented foods such as yogurt, kimchi, and soybean paste provide beneficial probiotics that improve gut health. This has the effect of aiding digestion and strengthening immunity.
8. Avoid excessive caffeine intake
Excessive consumption of beverages high in caffeine, such as coffee, tea, and soda, may disrupt sleep patterns or increase heart rate. It is recommended to consume no more than 2 to 3 cups per day.
9. Activate your metabolism by doing some exercise before or after meals.
You can activate your body’s metabolism through simple stretching or walking before and after meals. This increases the absorption of nutrients and helps digest food.
10. Eat the right amount of food and control your eating speed.
Eating too quickly can cause weight gain and indigestion. Chewing your food slowly and enjoying meals with conversation helps maintain your health and aids digestion. Eating right is the key to laying the foundation for not only your short-term goals but also your long-term health. I hope you follow these tips and create a better life through healthy eating habits.
Written by = Hidoc medical reporter Jihyun Kim (exercise expert)
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