What are nutrition and good eating habits.

Simples rules and habits.

Summary

1. Excess weight is a health hazard for those who only have 10 pounds to loose as it is for those who suffer from obesity.

2. Be very concerned regarding weight problems among children; a lifetime of well-being and good health is at stake.

3.  Hypertension and diabetes are often linked to being overweight.

4. For weight loss, keep intake to 1000-2000 calories a day, with foods with a low glycemic index and no saturated fats. Spread out over 5 small meals a day.

5. Avoid saturated fats at all times.

6. Weight is a very subjective measure and will soon be replaced by fat monitor scales.

Life Style
1. Try to do some kind of physical activity everyday, make sure it is something you enjoy.
2. Base your foods on vegetables, fruits, fish, seafood,
white meat, and little red meat.

3. Eat 5 small meals a day

 4. Avoid saturated (animal) fats and stick to mono-saturated and poly-unsaturated (vegetable) fats.
5. Stay moderate with alcohol consumption, choosing wine or beer before hard liquor.

6. Eat fruits and yogurts as between meal snacks.

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