It goes without saying that a healthy diet is an absolute necessity for your overall well-being.  From keeping your organs functional to keeping you away from various chronic diseases, a healthy diet checks all the boxes for a wholesome life.

What you eat, how you eat, and when you eat are some of the biggest factors that govern your health. Almost all of us have, at some point in our lives, decided to incorporate changes in our diet. It is also true that many of us have failed to do achieve our diet plan. We plan to change that narrative. Find out how we plan to do so.

Tips to Achieve a Healthy Diet Plan

From the numerous research and studies that we have conducted, we have found that the single biggest factor as to why people fail to maintain their diet plan is because they put a huge target in front of them.  This is why we decided to suggest small changes instead of a major or dramatic diet plan.

We don’t think that you have to follow a high-end or a stringent diet to stay healthy. Our plan is quite flexible and achievable that makes sure you stay healthy without binding you with chains. Wondering how?

Time for us to put together the basics of a healthy diet for you.

The Essence of Wholesomeness

Carbohydrates comprise a major portion of our diet. This is why it is quite fitting that we start the healthy diet plan with a small change in the type of bread that we eat, which is a major source of carb.

We recommend you to pick wholegrain bread instead of refined-grain bread because of the health benefits that the former brings with itself. Not only it lowers the risk of cancer, heart diseases and type 2 diabetes, but it is also rich in zinc, manganese, magnesium, iron, vitamin B, and fibre.

Moreover, wholegrain bread tastes better than refined ones.

Egging it in the Morning

Eggs are a great source of high-quality proteins. They are also rich in other essential nutrients that are not found in other food items, such as choline.

Having eggs in the morning for breakfast is extremely healthy as they give you a feeling of fullness. As such, you are less likely to consume calories in the following hours, thereby aiding you in weight loss. So, instead of only cereals or croissants, pick eggs for your breakfast. Another great thing about eggs is that you can cook them in a dozen different ways. Therefore, you will never get bored.

Baked over Fried

Most people love eating grilled, fried, deep-fried, and broiled food. However, they can be extremely unhealthy as their preparation process leads to the formation of several toxic compounds such as Advanced Glycation End-products (AGEs), Heterocyclic Amines (HCAs), and Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs). These can lead to several heart diseases and even cancer.

Thus, we suggest you to go for food items that are prepared through baking, poaching, boiling, stewing, or slow-cooking. And by the way, you can choose fried food every now and then as occasional treats.

Go Green

A healthy diet is incomplete without the inclusion of green vegetables. Many people don’t like them, but they have to be included if you want to stay healthy.

It is ideal if you make the green foods as part of your starters. This way, it is ensured that you are consuming them when you are at your hungriest self and eating less of other less-healthy food later.

In addition, eating green veggies before carbs have beneficial effects on blood sugar levels. So, they are mandatory for people with diabetes.

Ode to the Greek Yoghurt

If you want to consume yoghurt, then we suggest you select Greek yoghurt over regular yoghurt because the former is creamier and thicker than the latter. Greek yoghurt has a higher portion of protein and fat as well. It also helps in boosting your immunity, thereby protecting you from various diseases.

As such, you end up feeling fuller after consuming it. It will help you in managing your appetite and consuming fewer calories overall. Try to pick the non-flavoured ones as they have added sugar and unhealthy ingredients in them.

Chew Fruits over Drinking Them

We all know fruits are a must for a healthy diet, but how you consume them can play a vital role. Fruits contain fibres and other essential plant compounds. This is why the natural sugar content of fruits can be digested easily without causing major spikes in blood sugar levels.

The same is not true for fruit juices. In fact, many of them are not even made from real fruits and contain sugar and concentrates. Also, fruits juices contain a lot of preservatives that should be avoided as much as possible.

Black it up

We know how much people love their caffeine beverages. Coffee is an ideal source of antioxidants than help control liver diseases, diabetes, and mental illness.

However, consuming coffee with heavy cream, syrup, sugar, milk or other sweeteners is of no use as they have unwanted calorie content.

So, try to drink black coffee instead. At first, it might be difficult. So, go for gradual changes instead of dramatic ones. Slowly and steadily, cut off milk and sugar from your coffee every day.

Keep it Hydrated

No matter how much effort you make in putting together a healthy diet, it would be of no use if you don’t hydrate yourself enough.

Water helps in weight maintenance and burning calories. Drinking water before a meal can also aid you in your calorie intake.  Most importantly, you need to remember that no other beverage can substitute water as water is free of calories and sugar content.

Summary

While picking a healthy diet, you need to remember that you need to allow your body to slowly adapt to the changes. This way, you would be able to maintain your diet. The goal is to aim for small changes which you can achieve.

So, include green veggies, black coffee, eggs, wholegrain bread, and Greek yoghurt in your diet. Check fruits instead of drinking fruit juices. Go for baked foods over fried ones. Hydrate yourself.

Lastly, watch the pace at which you are eating. Always chew your foods properly instead of gulping them down hastily. Not only would it help in easy digestion, but it would also lower the number of calories.