HEALTHY VS UNHEALTHY FOOD CHOICES
Are you ordering food from a restaurant?
I know everyone loves to eat tasty food all day. But are you making the correct choice….? Most of the time, people think about the taste of the food and forget its quality and nutritional value. Everyone must be aware of what they eat.
Choosing healthy food is not as simple as it seems. There are so many choices that we must make. Sometimes it can be hard to determine which one is best for us. So, to make a better choice, we need to know the difference between healthy and unhealthy foods.
Meaning for healthy food is hard to define as for one person it seems healthy can be unhealthy to another. But nutritionally, healthy foods provide us with nutrients, like vitamins and minerals, and are full of fiber. It tends to be unprocessed and as “whole” as possible with low added sugar and salt. Healthy food is perfect for both your physical and mental health.
Unhealthy foods provide only empty calories and minimal nutritional value. You may think why food becomes unhealthy; is because of the preparation method. They are highly processed and are high in added sugar and salt, and of course, added artificial flavours. Foods like fried rice, biryani, cakes, deep-fried noodles, butter naan, poori, French fries, salad with mayonnaise, fried fish and butter chicken, and sweetened fruit juice belong to unhealthy choices. Many people avoid eating healthy, nutritional food because they don’t find it tasteful. So, you are tempted to eat cheeseburgers, pizza, or more. But still, if you give preference to the taste and neglect the nutritional value, you’re asking for a health risk. This is because unhealthy food options like junk food may be too delicious, but it contains bad fats that will adversely affect your overall health in the long run, and they give rise to obesity, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and some chronic diseases.
While choosing, be cautious as the healthy foods provide ample amount of nutrition so that you can work efficiently for a whole day without getting tired, and depression, headaches, etc.
How to make healthier choices?
General tips:
Build an overall healthy eating pattern, including plenty of fruits and vegetables.
Eat mostly nutrient-dense foods, which tend to be lower in added sugars.
Choose products with less added sugars.
If you are going out, it doesn’t mean that you should only have vegetables or fruits. You have a lot more options where you can try protein sources in grilled or steamed form like grilled chicken, fish, and paneer with lots of veggies. So, you can healthily enjoy the food.
A healthy diet is a solution to many of our health problems so now I think you got an idea to choose the better choice for you and your family. Be smart, eat smart.