If there's one thing that dietary science has made clear, it's that eating foods high in saturated fat, sugar, and salt makes it difficult to maintain a healthy weight, and it also increases your chances of disease as you age. This is why certain foods should be avoided from the nutritional diet and nutritionists list the reasons why:
Eat more home-cooked meals. Cooking at home is safer and with more health benefits because you handle every ingredient in your hands. Experts don't know why, but one thing is certain: Cooking at home is a better solution than ordering food out.
Eat more vegetables, fruits and whole grains. These products have nutrients that help reduce the temptation for fatty, sugary or salty foods. Without excess and in moderation, fruits and vegetables do not lead to increased blood sugar or other problems.
Be aware of calories. It's often said that calories don't matter, but nutritionists insist they do. If people take in more calories than they expend through activity they will end up at an unhealthy weight.
Be careful of extreme diets. Avoid diets that encourage the consumption of only certain foods and completely eliminate others, or that dictate exactly what to eat or when.
Reduce red meat and processed meat. Red meat is full of saturated fat, but other packaged meat products, including chicken, also contain added salt, sugar and fat.
Focus on habits and lifestyle, not willpower. Better to make small, healthy changes to your daily routine and lifestyle than to follow habits that go as far as sacrificing eating or exercising.
Walk. This does not lead to sudden weight loss, but it will certainly lead to better health. Start with a short walk each day and slowly increase the distance and speed over time.
Source: Newsweek
