Start your healthy eating journey with these rules!

When it comes to healthy eating, there are a lot of myths and misconceptions around us. Healthy food does not mean that you will have to starve yourself or go for the most expensive ones, it’s about eating a balanced diet which serves the nutritional need of your body adequately.

To make things more clear about your healthy eating journey, today we are going to share some easy rules to get you started:

Rules for Healthy Breakfast

A nutritious, well-balanced breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It can give you energy and prevent you from overeating during the rest of the day. So, here are the rules for a healthy lunch:

• Eat 300-400 Calories.
• Include at least 10 grams of protein, healthy fat, or fiber.
• Choose whole grains over processed foods that contain refined sugars.
• Try to eat breakfast within an hour of waking up.

Rules for Healthy Snacking

Healthy snacking between the meals can improve your overall health, control cravings, assist with weight management, regulate your mood and give you the energy needed for the day ahead. Here are the rules for it:

• Eat 100-200 calories whenever meals are separated more than 3 hours apart.
• Include at least 10 grams of protein, healthy fat, or fiber.
• Choose whole grains over processed foods that contain refined sugars.

Rules for Healthy Lunch

Follow these four essential rules to ensure a healthy lunch that will keep you full until dinner:

• Eat 400-500 calories.
• Make veggies at least 50% of your meal.
• Avoid processed foods and refined sugars.
• Include at least 5 grams of fiber.

Rules for Healthy Dinner

Having a healthy dinner can be quite satisfying after a long, hard day. So, why not make it a healthy one too by following these three simple rules:

• Eat 400-500 calories.
• Fill 50% of your plate with starchy veggies, 25% of it with lean protein, and no more than 20% of it with whole grains and legumes (optional).
• Avoid processed foods and refined sugars.
• Try to finish your dinner at least 2-3 hours before going to bed.

Rules for Healthy Treats

Craving for a treat but don’t want to ruin your strict diet plant? Good news, follow these three simple rules and feel free to treat yourself with your favorite dessert or snack:

• Allow yourself one per day, but cap it at 200 calories.
• Choose treats with less than 15 grams of sugar per serving.
• If it gives you a buzz, it’s your treat of the day.

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