Five Basic Nutrition Strategies For Healthy eating:
Eat High-Fiber Low-Glycemic Foods:
Low-glycemic foods are carbohydrates that breakdown slowly, releasing sugar into the bloodstream gradually rather than all at once. These foods almost always contain fiber. The fiber is what is mostly responsible for slowing the absorption of the sugars. These foods can provide long-lasting energy. Most vegetables (especially dark green), most fruits, whole-grains and nuts are high-fiber, low-glycemic. For optimal health, get your grains intact from foods such as whole wheat (whole-grain) bread, brown rice, whole-grain pasta, and other possibly unfamiliar grains like quinoa, whole oats, and bulgur.
Eat More Protein:
Your body requires more energy (calories) to process protein than it does carbohydrates. Eating more protein can increase your metabolism, thereby increasing your bodys ability to burn fat. Protein is necessary for your body to build muscle, and building more muscle increases your ability to burn fat. Good options include eggs, low-fat or no-fat dairy products, lean meat, poultry, seafood and whey protein supplements. Nuts and legumes are also excellent sources of protein; plus you get the added benefit of fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Legumes include black beans, red beans, pinto beans, navy beans, garbanzos, and other beans that are usually sold dried.
Eat Frequent Small Meals Throughout The Day:
Eat 6 smaller meals per day, rather than 2-3 larger meals. This will ensure that you will supply your body with the necessary nutrients to build muscle and burn fat while increasing your metabolic rate. It will also supply a constant stream of energy to prevent fatiguing early and prevents the body from kicking into starvation mode. If this happens, your body will burn muscle for energy increasing your body fat stores as well as slowing down your metabolism.
Eat Balanced Meals:
I eat lots of chicken and fish plus an occasional serving of lean red meat. I love my salads and veggies. Beans, brown rice and whole-wheat pasta are my side dishes. I snack on fruits and nuts and even use them to top whole-grain cereals and yogurt. I drink fat free milk everyday which I use also in smoothies.My meals are simple and nutritious. I balance my meals by making sure Im eating plenty of protein and fiber in each meal.
NEVER SKIP BREAKFAST:
This is the one meal you cannot afford to miss! Jump start your day with a high-fiber, high protein meal containing complex carbohydrates, avoiding simple (sugary) carbohydrates which trigger hunger and sleepiness a few hours later. Choose whole-grain cereals that are loaded with fiber and protein instead of sugar (i.e. Kashi Go Lean .. or Oatmeal). Top with fat-free milk or soy milk and sliced almonds. Sweeten with blueberries or strawberries for a boost in disease fighting antioxidants. Smoothies are great for breakfast too!
I hope this will help
Good day
2007-10-11 22:14:14
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answered by Anonymous
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in order to get a leaner body you want to increase your fruits and veggies and decrease the fat- don't cut it out completely because the body needs fats.
Do a lot of cardio / aerobic exercise along with resistance training- not to heavy in the weight department but you do not want to overlook the benefits of weights.
As far as height goes- you are not technically going to grow any taller than you are or are going to be when you are finished growing but you can definitely gain and inch or even two if you work on exercises that will improve your posture- stretching and strength training for the abs and back, remember to concentrate on good posture when you are standing and sitting- basic ballet exercises can help you tremendously and a comprehensive workout will cover aerobic, strength and resistance as well as stretching and posture exercises
2007-10-11 18:38:30
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answered by Anonymous
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2007-10-11 20:24:44
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answered by Pat R 1
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height is genetically predetermined, you have no control over how tall or short you will be.
your appropriate weight is determined by how tall you are at the time.
to be healthy, eat a balanced healthy diet. Avoid all fast food and candy and empty calories.
2007-10-11 18:30:54
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answered by essentiallysolo 7
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answered by ? 4
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want to know wat is the best diet for a thin ,taller and a healthy body... i think that the below website will help you to find the right solution.
2007-10-11 18:59:37
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answered by harry 4
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Do lots of lunges, push-ups, squats, stretches....and eat lots of fresh veggies, fruits and limit the proteins and the bad carbs.
There are tons of places to learn about eating and exercising properly.
I like www.t-nation.com, www.braggs.com, www.warriordiet.com
2007-10-11 18:31:20
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answered by SirEddieCook 3
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One that is balanced - the government food pyramid works quite well.
2007-10-11 18:40:53
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answered by Caninelegion 7
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