3. WhY shOULD WORK PLaCE BE COnCERnED aBOUT hEaLThY EaTinG
?
4. Employees who eat healthy all day long were 25 percent more
likely to have higher job performance, the study found, while those
who eat five or more servings of fruit and vegetables at least four
times a week were 20 percent more likely to be more productive. In
addition, employees who exercise for at least 30 minutes, three
times a week, were 15 percent more likely to have higher job
performance.
5. WhaT DO WE mEan BY hEaLThY EaTinG ?
6. Healthy eating is not just about deprivation or denial. Its
about having a balanced diet in our 3 major meals.
7. BALANCED DIET
8. Balanced diet means getting the right types and amounts of
foods to supply nutrition and energy for maintaining body cells,
tissues and organs , and for supporting normal growth and
development.
9. To account for a balanced diet, it is essential for all of
us to involve in our 3 major meals i.e., Breakfast, Lunch and
Dinner these following three major nutrients: A.CARBOHYDRATES
B.PROTEINS C.FIBER
10. PLATE METHOD Plate method is an easy way to follow such
balanced diet which ultimately serves the purpose of having a
healthy diet.
11. Basically, think of your plate divided into 3 sections.
Fill half of your plate with fiber rich food like Brocolli,
cabbage, lady finger, cauliflower, Spinach, green beans, salads
etc. Fill 1/4th of your plate with carbohydrate like rice, chapatti
or bread. Fill other 1/4th with protein like chicken, fish, dal,
paneer, soybean, sprouts curry etc. One serving of fruit and a cup
of low fat milk also should accompany your meal.
12. GENERAL DIET TIPS Take time to chew your food. Avoid eating
while working, driving, arguing, watching television. Play soothing
music while eating. Four recommended oils: Olive oil, Soybean oil,
mustard oil and Groundnut oil as they have more of Mufa than Pufa.
Also keep changing these oils. Try not to skip breakfast as it
gives our body the energy and nutrients that it needs to start a
day.
13. Include sources of Omega-3 fatty acids in your diet like
flax seeds, walnuts, fish, fish oil, soybean, Cauliflower,
Broccoli, Spinach, and Tofu.
14. Try to eat at least 5 portions of a variety of a fruit and
vegetables every day. Keep half and hour of gap between meal and
tea/coffee. Cut down your salt intake to not more than 6g per
day.