Strategizing your meals for balancing a healthy lifestyle can take control of your nutrition, save your time and money and also it reduce stress around meal time decision.
Balanced Breakfast
Always start your day with a nutritious meal which includes whole grains, lean protein, and healthy fats. Having a bowl of oatmeal topped with nuts and fruits or whole grain bread with avocado and eggs can be a good choice to start your day.
Snack Smart
Intake a healthy snacks between meals to keep your self energized. Having a greek yogurt with berries, sliced apple with peanut butter, veggie sticks, or a handful of nuts can be a good choice.
Vibrant Lunch
Try to aim for a colorful lunch platter including a variety of vegetables, proteins, whole grains, grilled chicken, grilled salmon, quinoa, grilled veggies.
Hydration
Staying hydrated through out the day is the most important for good health. Drink plenty of water, consume watery fruits like watermelon, cucumbers, tomatoes, oranges are some good option. Also you may include herbal teas once or twice in a day.
Portion Control
Always keep an eye on the portion size to avoid overeating. You can use smaller plates as a trick to your brain which make you think you ate a full plate but you consumed food while balancing the portion.
Healthly Fats
Try to include source of healthy fats in your meal. Such as avocados, seeds, nuts, olive oil. These are essential for over all heart health and well being.
Whole Grains
Always choose a grain instead of refined grain as it adds fiber and nutrients. Including brown rice, oats, quinoa, whole wheat bread, chickpeas, millet can help you create a balanced meal.
