The fastest and easiest way to lose weight, reduce your BMI, and improve your health is to commit to eating healthy portions! In other words, the key to better health isn't to go on a diet; it's to make permanent healthy changes to the way you eat. Here’s how you can do that for every meal:
¼ plate of an energy-giving food (carbohydrates/starch) - whole grains, cereals or wholemeal flour products such as rice, ugali or chapati.
¼ plate of a body-building food (protein) - lean meats, chicken, fish, beans, milk, eggs, or nuts and nut products.
½ plate of a protective food (vitamins & minerals) - vegetables and fruits.
Snack Smart: If you get hungry before your next meal, don’t starve yourself! Instead eat a small, healthy snack. This will prevent you from overeating in your next meal. Examples of healthy snacks include: fruits, low-fat yoghurt, low-fat milk, unsalted nuts, sweet potato, arrowroot, porridge (uji), bone or vegetable soup.
A Handy Guide To Portions: You can use your fist as a guide to how much food you should eat. See how to do this below:
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