A balanced diet is important to life. Because organs, tissues in the body need the right nutrients to work effectively. Otherwise, the body will easily "hug illness", infection, fatigue, learning and ineffective work.
So how is a balanced diet?
What is Calorie?
-The amount of calories in a meal is a measure of the energy stored in the food from that meal. Our bodies use calories from food for walking, thinking, breathing and all other activities. On average, a person needs to "load" about 2,000 calories a day to maintain body weight. The daily calorie intake of a person depends on their age, sex, and level of physical activity.
- Avoid "calorie" -type foods as well as foods that offer little or no nutritional value. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) defines "empty" or "empty" calories as calories from sugar and solid fats such as butter ... We consume calories "hollow" from food sources such as meat Sausages, sweets, cheese, energy drinks, canned fruit juices, ice cream, pizza,
Nutrition in the meal?
A balanced diet consists of the following essential ingredients: - Fruit: Need to choose seasonal fresh fruit, limited canned fruit.
- Cabbage is the main source of essential vitamins and minerals. Vegetables should be eaten daily, including spinach, kale, beans, broccoli ...
- Cereal (rice, wheat, corn, beans, sorghum, potatoes): Need to eat whole grain cereals. Today, people tend to consume refined white powders. However, during the refining process, it is unfortunate that the outer shell of the most nutritious grains is removed!
- Protein: Meat, fish and legumes such as beans, cowpea, peas are the best source of protein. They are essential for muscle growth and brain development. Protein from lean meats, lean meat such as chicken, some lean parts of beef, pork and fish protein are the best options.
Other good sources of protein are nuts. Every day, remember to "chew" some nuts such as cashew nuts, almonds, walnuts (walnuts), sunflower. In addition, tofu and soy products are also a valuable source of protein.
-Milk and dairy products: Provide your body with calcium, vitamin D and other essential nutrients. However, milk and dairy products are also high in fat, so choose products that reduce or eliminate fat.
- OIL: Oils provide essential fats for the body like olive oil. When making salad dressings, it would be nice to put some olive oil in it.
- For a balanced diet, we also need to avoid or limit alcohol, reduce salt, sugar, fat and saturated fat.
Finally, wish everyone in and out of the Steemit community has a good health to work, study, play ...!