The Academy of Nutrition
and Dietetics theme
for 2015 is “Bite into a healthy Lifestyle”
The goal of this theme is not just to get us think about
health eating but to help us make life long lifestyle changes that will promote
a healthy and happiness. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics goal is to
encourage everyone to adopt healthy eating plans that are focused on eating
fewer calories, making informed food choices and getting daily exercise. The benefits of a healthy lifestyle is more than just weight loss
but it can also reduce the risk of chronic disease such as diabetes, heart
disease and stroke. A healthy lifestyle can also improve energy and reduce
depression.
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Source: HEALTH
AND WELLNESS BLOG INDIA
Healthy eating
recommendations include
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Choose whole grains such as whole grain breads
and cereals, brown rice and whole wheat pasta. When reading the food label,
foods that contain 5 grams (g) of fiber are “high in fiber” and foods that have
2.5g-4.9g are considered a “good source of fiber” If it the food has 2.5g or
less it is a low source of fiber.
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Make half of your meal fruits and vegetables.
Not only are they low in fat and calories but they are high in fiber, vitamin
and minerals. It is also important to eat a wide variety of fruits and
vegetables
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Switch to fat-free or low-fat milk, cheese and
yogurt. This is a great way to cut the amount of fat but allows you to enjoy
all the benefits of dairy.
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Choose lean protein such as skinless poultry,
fish, nuts, beans and eggs, most often
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Cut back on salt by not using a salt shaker and
by choosing the low sodium option of box and canned foods
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Limit the intake of empty calories from added
sugars such as soda, candy and baked goods
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Monitor and reduce portion sizes
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We also need to stay physically active. It is
recommended that adults get 2 hours and 30 minutes of exercise each week. Start
by be more active at least 10 minutes at a time. Remember that very minute
counts
Get moving by
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Take the stairs
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Park in the furthest spot from the door when
going to work or shopping
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Play with your pets or kids
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March or run in place during the commercials of
your favorite TV show
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Go for a walk during your breaks at work
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