18 Feb 2008 04:33:49 | Jasdeep Singh
In this fast paced world, good nutrition may sound very simple
but it is indeed really difficult to practice it. We eat too
many processed foods or we tend to miss some meals. Some of us
even smoke or drink alcohol. We also choose food on the basis of
the taste. This not only make us overeat but also we ignore rich
nutrient food items which we feel have bad taste. Foods lose
substantial nutritional value during storage. There are many
such factors which rob us of the nutrients we need for the
maintenance of general well being.
We all talk of balanced diet, but how many of us really know the
actual meaning of the balanced diet? Balanced Diet is a diet
which has adequate amount of all nutrients required for healthy
growth and activity. Sounds simple!
We have divided food into five groups on the basis of their
nutrient content which are the most integral part of balanced
diet.
Group One :
Wheat, Rice and Cereals. They are major sources of starch,
carbohydrates, B-Vitamins and fibre.
Recommended Servings : 6-8 servings daily.
Group Two :
Dairy products. They are major sources of calcium , protein and
vitamins (A,B2, B6, B12 and D).
Recommended Servings : 2-4 daily.
Group Three :
Fruits and Vegetables. They are major sources of vitamins,
minerals, carbohydrates and fibre.
Recommended Servings : 4-6 daily.
Group Four :
Meat, Fish, Poultry and Pulses. They are major sources od
protein, Vitamin B12 , zinc and iron.
Recommended Servings : 2-3 daily
Group Five :
Fats, Oils and Sugar. They are major source of energy in our
body.
Recommended Servings: Should be barely adequate.
Recommended servings of each group daily comprises a balanced.
Now does it still look simple? To make it worse, our hectic life
schedules make it more difficult for us to achieve this goal.
Hence it has become a challenge now. We cant ignore this vital
part of our life too. So we should better gear up for it!
Random Tip: Eating fruits increases your immunity against the
development of age-related maculopathy and eye diseases.
About the author:
About Author :
: Jasdeep Singh
