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Old 12-05-2008, 03:08 AM
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Default Balanced Diet Keeps You Fit

It is very essential to have a balanced diet daily. However, you are free to have some junk food at occasions but only if you are careful about what to have on the other days. A balanced diet is one which takes into consideration the needs of the body and not the demand of the taste buds. If you want to stay healthy then you need to keep a check on what are you putting into your stomach on daily basis.

It has been found that some people can not digest the idea of having different things in one meal. They prefer to have just one thing in lump sum and enjoy it to the fullest. However, the doctors find this habit a bit dangerous for one’s health. For instance, if one loves to have pizzas then he/she prefer to have that with soft drinks. But this combination is not healthy for your body. When you are having junk food like pizza then you should try to combine it with salad or some fresh juice to digest it properly.

You need to mix the different food items to give your body a proper diet that contains all the essential minerals and nutrients. Your daily diet should contain fat, carbohydrates, and proteins in accurate measurements. Many people who go on dieting start having completely fat-free food, which is again harmful for the body. Also, when you are having fats then you need to have something like fresh vegetables to burn the extra calories. For detailed information, you can always consult your doctor to get information on a balanced diet.

Another thing to do is to increase the intake of fruits and vegetables in your daily diet. Natural resources provide us with things that are beneficial for us in every sense. You should also avoid excessive intake of acidic or carbonated drinks. Too much of cholesterol is also risky for your heart. So, have a look at what at your plate before you eat it up.
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Old 01-04-2009, 10:29 PM
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of coures balanced diet is the first step towards a healthy and happy life. our diet has a direct impact on our face and mind. also it's really essential to intake a lot of water every day to stear clear of toxins.
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When we go to Pizza Hut, I always get salads and just fresh vegetables to balance out the pizza. Besides, I will not eat that much pizza if I am getting full on the veggies.

Yes, it is very important to eat right, and if you have indulged into something not very healthy, it is important to be aware of that and add more healthy items to the meal.
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Old 06-12-2009, 07:54 PM
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This is much easier said than done. Of course we all know that we should eat a balanced diet, but who wants pizza with out soda?

For the most part I try to make balanced meals for my family. We do get pizza and wings once a week, if not more. If we go for fast food we try to hit Subway because of the better options than McDonalds.
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Old 06-17-2009, 06:16 PM
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I run everything I eat through nutritiondata.com. It tells me how balanced the food I'm eating is. I especially use it when I am developing new recipes for my family. Seeing the data report on the food really makes you think twice before adding that butter.
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Most of the person will eat for taste only. They don't consider whether they are taking balanced diet or not. Whenever they had health problem the dieticians stress for balanced diet. If we practice balanced diet in our day to day life then we won't get health problems.
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Diet Plan ideas-
If you wish to lose weight, you probably would need to include some exercise and some diet changes in your life.A few changes in your diet can help. For instance, try including more salad and fruits in your diet. Every time during the day when you feel hungry between the meals- don't go for chips or biscuits but try and have salad, something like a finely chopped onion, with a finely chopped tomato and cucumber with salt and lemon would be tasty and healthy and filling, all at the same time. Make sure you include a lot of juices. For instance my personal favourites are SIL juices- especially mango and mixed fruit juices. Juices are easy to digest and plus they will keep you from going weak and feeling tired, when you are on the diet. If you haven't exercised in past. starting with a 1 hour brisk walk or a 45 minute jogging would be a place to begin from. If you purposefully avoid ghee and all to stay slim, don't do it for a while, some fats are necessary for the proper functioning of your body.

You can also try Yoga, but you need to consult an expert atleast for a month, after you learn the basic exercises you can probably do that at home, all by yourself. Good luck and all the best.
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