A new year symbolizes new beginnings and new resolutions, of course. The zeal is every bit justified. It is the time to focus on yourself and work on improving the quality of your life, making new resolutions, and focusing more on your health and wellness. We are here with some essentials to help you stay healthy and happy while the years add on. So, lets start :- Make Healthy Foods Your Resolution for 2018 Lets take a look at some healthy foods you must include in your diet from January 2018.
- Fiber-rich Foods
Include a balanced combination of fiber-rich foods such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lentils, beans, and nuts to keep your energy levels high. Whole grains are a rich source of dietary fiber and B vitamins. Fibre-rich flax seeds also contain omega-3 fatty acids and protein for brain health.
- Fruits and Vegetables
You can include leafy vegetables such as kale, spinach, and fenugreek and different color berries to your diet to give the entire spectrum of essential vitamins to your body.
- Low-Fat Dairy Products
Bones tend to become weak as they mature and dairy foods are a vital source of calcium, essential for bone health. Dairy products also provide vitamin D in small amounts though and often need to be supplemented. Cutting down fat is essential for heart health. Keep track of your blood pressure the quick and simple way with the Intelligent Type Blood Pressure Monitor so that you know the foods that are low-fat and the ones to be avoided because they throw your systolic and diastolic readings off-limit.
- Lean Protein
Whether you are a vegetarian or a non-vegetarian, there are many ways to give lean protein to your body. Include foods like poultry, meat, legumes, nuts, beans, and fish to your diet and stay fit and active. Your New Year Diet Resolutions!
- Consume five small meals a day for maintaining proper insulin levels in the body and boosting calorie intake or when you cannot eat large portions at once.
- Increase your intake of fruits and vegetables by taking them in steamed, raw, or cooked form. A portion of fruits or vegetables with a tasty dip can be a wholesome small meal.
- Keep yourself hydrated by maintaining fluid intake through water and other hydrating drinks like buttermilk and juices.
- Substitute refined flour bread with whole grain bread to avoid constipation problems and give adequate soluble fiber to your body.
Small Meal or Snack Ideas for Seniors A meal is generally fuller and can include soup, vegetables/meat, lentils, whole wheat bread, and curd. Make sure you have them much earlier in the day for better digestion and sleep. But during the daytime, you can have smaller meals. Lets look at some of the ideas for healthy foods you can have in between.
- Milk/smoothie/fresh fruit milkshake
- Oatmeal
- A fist full of mixed nuts (make sure you include walnuts for memory and cognitive benefits!)
- Cottage cheese preparation
- Fruit platter: banana, apple, papaya, pear, grapes, orange, muskmelon, berries
- Whole grain toast with cheese and butter or jam
- Wheat or multigrain roti and curd
- Whole-wheat pasta
- Vegetables with dip
To Sum Up You must have gotten an idea by now that several factors interplay to ensure you stay active, energetic, and healthy throughout your life. Make sure you eat and exercise right for a boost in your physical and mental wellness.
