Educate Your Health

No one food plan is magical and there is no such thing as healthiest diet. Our diet may consist of foods that we like and indulge in once in a while.   However for long term purpose, we should adopt certain strategies like :

• to include eating foods from all the food groups (grains, vegetables & fruits, meats preferably white and reduced sugar and fats) although not necessarily at every meal,
• learn to purchase ingredients from different sources as far as possible,
• avoid processed foods as much as possible even when preparing your meals,
• to reduce intake of sugars like soft drinks (including those marketed as “low sugar”),
• and reduce caffeine in your choice of beverages and its frequency. Try taking tea or your coffee without sugar or milk!  It’s healthier.

 We should also stress more on the DOs than DON’Ts in our diet and our way of living.   Never skip meals!  If you eat on a regular basis, 3 times or preferably more frequent smaller meals as well as exercise regularly, you will be alright. For individuals who are elderly or experiencing some health conditions, please avoid refined sugar and processed foods in your diet.  They are your enemies!  I will explain why this is so important in my next article.