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People from different cultures follow different diet patterns that are
affected by habits, availability and local industry. Although there are many
different eating patterns no one is superior to the others. What seems to be
in common to all healthy diets is not the “what,” but the “how”. It is not
the content of a meal that makes it healthy, but the way it is consumed, or
in short: the five golden rules.
Variety
No single food type contains all the essential nutrients. Food variation
decreases the risk of deficiencies and challenges your taste buds.
Moderation
Don’t categorize foods as “good” and “bad.” The only “bad” food is
expired food. Instead, enjoy all foods in moderation. Anything eaten
in moderation as part of a healthy diet is not going to harm you.
Go fresh
Eat food prepared in a kitchen not in a lab. Products with ingredients
that remind you of a chemistry lesson are likely to be heavily
processed. Always choose fresh over processed.
Enjoy Food
Take your time while eating to enjoy your meal. Satiety comes with a
slight delay, so eat slowly to prevent overeating. Even with a busy
lifestyle, allocate twenty minutes for every meal.
Drink
Water is as much a part of the game as carbohydrates, fats and
proteins. Give as much attention to hydration as you give to solid
foods.