Eating healthy and nutritious food is very important for maintaining a good health. Healthy food involves regular and timely food, fruits, nuts, snacks and much more. A balanced diet consists of good food habits and is essential for a healthy life.
Five fruit and vegetable portions are the optimum healthy daily amount.
In the normal course of life, we forget to take necessary nutrition that is required for our body and hence we tend to get into many life style diseases. It is very essential for a person to know and understand the benefits of nature's creation like fruits, vegetables, nuts, etc.
Grains such as whole wheat, rye, barley, millet and oatmeal contain hulls and germ together. These are full of fiber, protein and vitamins and minerals. Breads and cereals with whole grain are nutritious. One slice of bread, one cup of cold cereal, or one-half cup cooked cereal or grain is one ideal serving for a day. It is suggested for at least three or more servings per day, the ideal amoutn being five servings of fruit or vegetable a day.
High fiber cereals that contain whole wheat or oat bran produce a slower blood glucose response compared to refined white flour (even enriched white flour). Eating whole grain unsweetened cereal for breakfast provides energy and fiber, while helping to maintain a slow, gradual rise in blood glucose.
Green leafy vegetables are filled with nutrition. All vegetables are good, and the darker the color, the more the nutritional value. One serving is one cup raw or one-half cup cooked. Suggested servings are generally unlimited as the more the servings, the better is the food value.