New year brings new hopes and resolutions, one great resolution for the year is focusing on your health and diet, making certain changes to your diet can be great for your health in the long run, in this article, we will be looking at certain changes that you should make to your diet for a healthy 2020.
Include fruits and vegetables in your diet
Fruits and vegetables are super healthy, and including them in your diet should be a no brainer, according to ‘Academy of Nutrition’ more than 50% of what you eat should consist of fruits and vegetables, this is because fruits and vegetables contain several nutrients, which are good for your body, they also help in reducing the risk of many diseases like heart-related diseases, blood pressure, and some cancers.
Drink More Water
Keeping yourself hydrated is good for your health, 60 percent of the body is made up of water, you must drink enough water for your body to function properly, water helps in delivering oxygen throughout the body, it helps to fight against skin disorders and regulates the body temperature, water is also essential for flushing out toxins from the body.
Healthy Fats
The food you eat consists of fat, Saturated and trans fats are bad for you, as they can raise your cholesterol levels which increases the risk of heart disease. Include plant-based foods in your diet, as they contain healthy fats that provide energy and promote cell growth, you can also snack on almonds as they are super healthy and are loaded with nutrients.
Include more fiber in your diet
Increasing the amount of fiber in your body has several health benefits, it provides you more energy, it lowers the risk of several diseases, and can also help in lowering cholesterol, fiber helps in better digestion too, fiber also makes you feel full longer, allowing you to consume fewer calories in the day, thus helping in weight loss.
