How To Eat Healthy On A Low Budget-Healthy living Part 2
Healthy eating means choosing a variety of foods from the basic food groups: meat and meat substitutes; dairy; fruits and vegetables; grains, such as breads and pasta; and a limited amount of fats and sweets.
So what kind of foods are considered as healthy foods also consists the nutrients we need in order to stay healthy while still in my daily budget?
Vegetable and fruits are the major source of vitamins and minerals which is highly recommended to eat at least 5 portion per day to make up about a third of our daily diet.
The unique package of nutrients and plant compounds in fruits and vegetables can help to protect against cancer, obesity and various chronic diseases such as heart disease, research suggests.
If you are on a very tight budget, learn to can or otherwise preserve these fruits and vegetables so you can have them all year round, as fresh fruits and vegetables are more expensive.
Try to eat different starchy foods every day to get a balanced diet, such as bread, rice, potatoes, pasta. Make up a third of your daily diet with this starchy foods as they provide energy and dietary fibre along with vitamins, minerals and small amounts of protein.
To get high quality protein, vitamins A, B1 (thiamine), B12 (cobalamine), calcium, phosphorus, and riboflavin (vitamin B2), milk and dairy foods are very good source. As they are high in saturated fat content, they should be eaten in moderation.
Meat, fish, eggs and beans includes both animal and plant sources of protein, which is a major functional and structural component of all cells. Protein provides the body with between 10 and 15 per cent of its dietary energy, and is needed for growth and repair. But limit your consumption of red meat to no more than 500g a week as they have been linked to certain forms of cancer.
Drink six to eight medium glasses of fluid daily besides the foods is necessary. As it makes up 50 to 70 per cent of an adult's total body weight and it is essential for the body's growth and maintenance. Beverages such as tea, coffee and fruit juices count towards fluid intake, and may bring with them other nutrients or benefits.
Eating well to prevent diseases, such as heart attack and stroke with a variety of different foods in a low budget is not impossible. It can be done by taking a little bit of extra time and effort to plan your meals, and you can make good and inexpensive food choice in order to provide your body with excellent nutrition. - 17268
So what kind of foods are considered as healthy foods also consists the nutrients we need in order to stay healthy while still in my daily budget?
Vegetable and fruits are the major source of vitamins and minerals which is highly recommended to eat at least 5 portion per day to make up about a third of our daily diet.
The unique package of nutrients and plant compounds in fruits and vegetables can help to protect against cancer, obesity and various chronic diseases such as heart disease, research suggests.
If you are on a very tight budget, learn to can or otherwise preserve these fruits and vegetables so you can have them all year round, as fresh fruits and vegetables are more expensive.
Try to eat different starchy foods every day to get a balanced diet, such as bread, rice, potatoes, pasta. Make up a third of your daily diet with this starchy foods as they provide energy and dietary fibre along with vitamins, minerals and small amounts of protein.
To get high quality protein, vitamins A, B1 (thiamine), B12 (cobalamine), calcium, phosphorus, and riboflavin (vitamin B2), milk and dairy foods are very good source. As they are high in saturated fat content, they should be eaten in moderation.
Meat, fish, eggs and beans includes both animal and plant sources of protein, which is a major functional and structural component of all cells. Protein provides the body with between 10 and 15 per cent of its dietary energy, and is needed for growth and repair. But limit your consumption of red meat to no more than 500g a week as they have been linked to certain forms of cancer.
Drink six to eight medium glasses of fluid daily besides the foods is necessary. As it makes up 50 to 70 per cent of an adult's total body weight and it is essential for the body's growth and maintenance. Beverages such as tea, coffee and fruit juices count towards fluid intake, and may bring with them other nutrients or benefits.
Eating well to prevent diseases, such as heart attack and stroke with a variety of different foods in a low budget is not impossible. It can be done by taking a little bit of extra time and effort to plan your meals, and you can make good and inexpensive food choice in order to provide your body with excellent nutrition. - 17268
About the Author:
Haiyan Lai-Heskin has been a nurse for 17 years. She has been writing Health, Wellness and Fitness articles for many years. Her website Healthy Living Golden Rules has varieties of health related articles advocate people to have a healthy lifestyle. Try the part of Most Popular Celebrity Diets to help your weight loss and exercise program.
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