Chapter 1 – Vol 2

The 3 Key Elements

There are several key elements involved when it comes to eating healthy, which includes: moderation, variety and balance.

The basic rule of thumb is that a person should try to balance different nutrients and food, such as protein, vegetables, dairy products and grains while minimizing alcohol, processed food and saturated fats.

Consuming a variety of food from each food group helps a person get all the important nutrients. Healthy eating helps to prevent conditions such as heart disease, hypertension, diabetes and even cancer. Proteins help in repairing body tissues while carbohydrates provide the body with energy. Therefore, making healthy eating a habit will go a long way in ensuring unlimited longevity and vitality of an individual.

Remember: It shouldn’t be a DUTY to eat healthy, but a desired lifestyle.

Generally, we all know the benefits of having a healthy body, however, many of us do not know exactly how to obtain and sustain it long term.

This is the real challenge for the masses. But once you master the concept or “skill” of keeping your body fit and healthy, you will be able to easily fight any physical, mental and emotional disability.

Most of the sickness and diseases that we see today are the results of indifferent or ignorant attitude towards necessary self-care, poor eating habits, always thinking that “it will NOT happen to me”.

But think about it. How many patients can foresee that they’re going to fall sick?

Most of the time when it hits them, it’s already too late. There’s a golden old saying of “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”. A high percentage of people can have preventable diseases, only if they have sufficient and accurate knowledge on nutrition and supplements.

Common sense would tell us that junk food is trash to our body; it does not contain any nutrients for our bodily functions. Therefore, our body is not properly nourished, and there will be a high tendency for us to fall sick.

So how do we fix that? Simple – Avoid junk or “empty” calories food and go for nutrient-rich food!

Another key to a balanced diet is to “Eat in moderation”. This is an important tip to eating healthily.

So what exactly is “Moderation”? It simply means to show restraint, avoid extremes and excesses and practice prudence. An ideal diet is based on balance and variety of nutritious food in appropriate portions.

You should practice eating in moderation and not a “diet” tool. It’s a kind of belief to make your habit stick.

Think about it… Why most Diets fail? The first 3 letters already gave you the hint – DIE!

Also, have trust in yourself! You may soon find a new sense awareness and confidence of yourself and your body the moment you choose to stick to this healthy habit.

If you choose to eat moderately, it means that you are doing the right thing. Why so? This is because by doing so, you can have freedom to eat what your body deserves, in the optimal quantity. This is an important concept when it comes to achieving your health and fitness goals. It is the best way to diet easy.

Learn to listen to your body for a healthier habit. Your body may allow you to consume a healthier diet naturally. But fear not! Eating healthier doesn’t mean there will be no room for your favorite dessert. You can still have them, but in moderation. It is important to remember that moderation means abundance in long-term, and not deprivation.

Whatever food you crave for, as long as these are consumed in moderation, is acceptable.

After all, what is life if you cannot live to enjoy your food and have to starve yourself? Life would be meaningless! Just bear in mind that too much of something is never good.

 

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