“Staying Healthy: Tips for Choosing the Right Food Alternatives”

Dubai, United Arab Emirates (CNN) — Maybe it’s time to be more careful about what you eat during your day… and why?

And the Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population stated, in a tweet through its official account on the “Twitter” website, that unhealthy nutrition exposes you to chronic diseases.

It remains necessary to take precaution by following a set of the following guidelines:

• Reducing the consumption of white toxins, such as salt, sugar, and white flour

• Avoid eating pickles and replace them with a plate of green salad, and replace salt with vinegar and lemon

The Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population indicated that eating a plate of green salad on a daily basis is one of the most important reasons for preventing noncommunicable diseases, especially cancerous diseases.

• Completely avoid the use of hydrogenated fats in cooking, and replace them with margarine, butter, or vegetable oils

• Make sure to eat 5 fruits a day of medium-sized vegetables or fruits

It can sometimes be difficult to give up fried potato chips and soft drinks, which are part of many people’s daily routine.

And if you crave some unhealthy foods, there are many alternatives that you can turn to.

And the official account of the Saudi Ministry of Health, in a tweet on “Twitter”, dealt with 7 healthy alternatives to some of the most consumed foods.

• salt in food: Some spices or lemon
• Fried food (may be high in fat): Grilled food
• Potato chips (may be high in fat): Unsalted nuts
• Flavored yogurt (may be high in fat and sugar): Low fat yogurt with added fruits
• Adding sugar to drinks: Add a teaspoon of honey
• Soft drinks (may be high in sugar): Sparkling fruit water
• French fries (may be high in fat): carrots, or sweet potatoes roasted in the oven