PAINT YOUR PLATE
“There is no good or bad food; there are only good and bad diets. Sisig, is it good or bad? Lechon and chips, are they bad? No, these are food and they contain nutrients. (But) if you are eating it morning, noon, and night, then it’s a bad diet. That’s what is wrong,” said Sager.
She continued: “There’s a basic principle in good nutrition: moderation, variety, and balance are the keys. Sa wellness, walang bawal na pagkain. A person can eat anything, but not everything.”
Sager explains that moderation is about portion control, which means providing enough but not too much of each type of food. She advises not to stop yourself from eating because “the more you deprived yourself, the more you crave for it.”
For variety, eat a wide selection of food every day. “Paint your plate. More colors in your plate, the better. Deep-colored foods such as vegetables and fruits are rich in anti-oxidants and other minerals,” shared Sager.
To have a balance diet, provide food types in proportion to each other. A plate should contain 50% carbohydrates, 25% protein, and 25% fruits and vegetables. Have more water, less sugar, salt, and fat.
Maintaining good well-being is not an easy task. It starts with being aware that something needs to be changed, that something is wrong with your body. Being conscious is just a small step to wellness, but it’s definitely a start nonetheless. – Ma. Glaiza Lee
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