{"id":1468,"date":"2018-05-03T06:58:00","date_gmt":"2018-05-03T06:58:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kauveryhospital.com\/blog\/?p=1468"},"modified":"2023-04-20T06:20:26","modified_gmt":"2023-04-20T06:20:26","slug":"how-to-eat-healthy-without-starving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kauveryhospital.com\/blog\/lifestyle\/how-to-eat-healthy-without-starving\/","title":{"rendered":"How to eat healthy without starving?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Many people confuse dieting with starving. A diet is a healthy, balanced meal. One doesn\u2019t have to give up on food, to diet and be healthy. With a good diet, you can lose weight and control ailments like high blood pressure, heart disease<\/a> and diabetes.<\/p>\n

Ill effects of starvation diets<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Inadequate intake of nutrients
\n\u2022 Body hoards food unhealthily as it doesn\u2019t get enough
\n\u2022 Fatigue
\n\u2022 Lack of focus and concentration
\n\u2022 Depression<\/p>\n

Rules to eating well and being healthy
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\n1. Rule No.1 – Don\u2019t skip breakfast
\n<\/strong>\u2022 A nutritious, well-balanced breakfast is important for energy
\n\u2022 Starts the stomach juices flowing and jumpstarts the intestinal tract
\n\u2022 Helps you burn calories
\n\u2022 Gives you constant supply of energy through the day<\/p>\n

2. Rule no 2 – Go high protein-low carb<\/strong><\/p>\n

Carbs are high in sugar, while protein helps the body break down fat and turn it into energy. Eat plenty of protein rich-low carb foods like:-
\n– Chicken and fish, preferably grilled or in curry
\n– Dhals like sambhar
\n– Channa as a snack or in gravy
\n– Milk, preferably fortified and low fat
\n– Eggs
\n– Paneer
\n– Curd<\/p>\n

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Also Read:<\/strong> High Protein Diets: Keep Your Kidneys Happy and Healthy<\/a><\/span>
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3. Rule no 3 \u2013 Choose healthy fats
\n<\/strong>\u2022 Body needs fats for energy
\n\u2022 Avoid saturated fats like red meat and dairy
\n\u2022 Increase polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats like fish, nuts and seeds
\n\u2022 Choose healthy oils like olive oil, coconut oil, rice bran oil and peanut oil<\/p>\n

4. Rule no 4 – Avoid junk food
\n<\/strong>\u2022 Contains unhealthy fats
\n\u2022 Made up of mostly fried foods
\n\u2022 Contains excess sodium
\n\u2022 Contains unhealthy preservatives
\n\u2022 Sodas are high in sugar<\/p>\n

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Read Also:<\/strong> Food Poisoning \u2013 Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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5. Rule no 5 – Eat more fibre
\n<\/strong>\u2022 Fiber increases volume of your meal
\n\u2022 Will keep you satisfied through the day
\n\u2022 Helps in digestion and bowel movement
\n\u2022 Helps slow down gastric emptying<\/p>\n

Foods rich in fibre include:-<\/strong>
\n–\u00a0Whole grains
\n– Leafy vegetables
\n– Dry beans
\n– Fruits<\/p>\n

6. Rule no 6 \u2013 Drink plenty of water
\n<\/strong>– Water fills up the stomach
\n– It keeps you hydrated
\n– It has zero calories and no sugar
\n– Thirst is often mistaken for hunger
\n– A glass of water before a meal decreases the amount you eat<\/p>\n

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