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The old adage is true, We are what we eat!!

Our diet and nutrition choices will impact us at every age and every stage in our lives. It will have an influence on how we grow, how we mature, our emotions, and certainly our level of physical fitness. Make no mistake, a healthy diet plan is the one of the best weapons in the fight against diseases and illnesses.
A proper diet is one that includes a wide variety of foods. The main components of a healthy diet plan.

>Fruit Group Eating a variety of fruits each day is an enjoyable way to improve your diet. Because organic foods are best, avoid the canned fruits variety, unless it is specifically organically grown. Other good choices are dried and frozen fruits. Of course, the best choice is fresh from the source!

>Bread, Cereal, Rice, & Pasta Group Choose whole grains wherever possible in your cereals, breads, and pasta. It’s easy to get confused, so simply look for 100% whole grains when at the store for optimum benefit.

>Meat, Poultry, Fish, Beans, and Nuts Group For those who are not in the vegetarian diet group, lean meats are the primary source of protein. This includes poultry, beef, and fish. You can make your meats in a variety of ways, but avoid frying your foods too often, as it adds unnecessary calories and fats to your meals.

Healthy Diet Plan Beans and nuts are also a part of this group and are essential vegetarian protein sources . Both beans and nuts have great benefits, including being high in protein and a great source of fiber.

>Dairy Group Low fat dairy products help to lower your risk of a variety of diseases and are a staple in many homes. Excessive consumption of foods in this group is undesirable due to the fat content, so seek out those products that limit the fat.

>Vegetable Group Everyone’s favorite! A diet rich in vegetables lowers your risk of heart disease, stroke, and cancer. It also strengthens the immune system and improves the function of literally every part of the body. The best vegetables for your healthy diet plan are the dark leafy green variety.

>Fats, Oils, and Sweets Group All fats are at the top of the pyramid and their intake should be limited. However, you need to differentiate between good and bad fats. Saturated fats such as those found in fried foods, beef, and dairy may increase the risk of heart disease and should generally be limited in your diet. Unsaturated fats, such as those found in olive oil, flaxseed oil, sesame, and sunflower seeds are considered healthy fats and are beneficial to your health.

>Sweets are one of life’s pleasure, but only in moderation. Avoid excess sugar, especially processed sugars. Found in a variety of foods, one must make sure to read the labels to avoid over-consumption.

It is important to understand that serving sizes vary widely and are not listed here as a result. Each person ultimately must determine what caloric intake is right for them.

Following a naturally healthy diet is an absolute necessity for anyone interested in improved health. Follow the basics and with a little discipline and a little willpower, you can enjoy a naturally healthy lifestyle.

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* Greens: Greens are packed with calcium, magnesium, iron, potassium, zinc, vitamins A, C, E and K, and they help strengthen the blood and respiratory systems. Be adventurous with your greens and branch out beyond bright and dark green lettuce—kale, mustard greens, broccoli, Chinese cabbage are just a few of the options.
* Sweet vegetables: Naturally sweet vegetables add healthy sweetness to your meals and reduce your cravings for other sweets. Some examples of sweet vegetables are corn, carrots, beets, sweet potatoes or yams, winter squash, and onions.
* Fruit: A wide variety of fruit is also vital to a healthy diet. Fruit provides fiber, vitamins and antioxidants. Berries are cancer-fighting, apples provide fiber, oranges and mangos offer vitamin C, and so on.

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A balanced diet helps to maintain a healthy Body Mass Index. It declines the risk of getting into several devastating diseases such as diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular diseases, stroke and osteoporosis. So, a nutritious diet has always played a vital role in the prevention of several diseases. In the current scenario, in spite of all medical advances, the most valuable suggestion for living a long lasting and healthy life can be found in our past.

- Eat green vegetables regularly

- Take a walk

- Drink a glass of red wine twice a week

- Reduce stress

- Appreciate what you got

- Maintain a healthy body

- Exercise regularly

- Laugh a lot

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In yogic literature, foods that are beneficial to us are said to be Sattvic, or pure. Sattvic foods form an ideal diet, keeping the body nourished while being easy to digest. They create new energy, clarity and a clear, calm mind, enabling us to use all our mental, physical, and spiritual abilities. Sattvic foods include cereal, fresh fruit and vegetables, milk, butter, nuts, seeds, lentils, rice, grains and honey.
Impure foods that can upset our physical or emotional balance are referred to as being Tamasic (stale) and Rajasic (stimulating). Too much of these foods can cause restlessness, agitation and a distracted mind. Foods in this category are sour or pungent foods, like onions, garlic, curry, fish, meat, eggs, salty or spicy foods and beverages, such as alcohol, coffee and black teas.

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