Let's Understand The Value Of Nutrition Resolution And Set Realistic Goals!
- Fathima Zahrah
- Category: Body Health
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Ah, the dawn of a new year - the time when gym memberships spike, and healthy diets suddenly becomes the superhero of your world. As we bid adieu to the excesses of the holiday season, it's time to welcome a brand new set of resolutions. Move over, wild party nights; here comes the era of nutritional enlightenment that you will be happy to indulge in. But, it can get overwhelming to follow it every day of a year. Find out how to tackle this in the best possible way from an expert!
In an exclusive interview with MS Vani Krishna, Chief Nutritionist, Manipal Hospital, shares how to follow realistic and achievable goals when it comes to nutrition resolutions in the New Year.
As the year draws to a close and we usher in the new one, numerous individuals embark on a quest for self-improvement, diligently setting goals to enhance various facets of their lives. Among the most prevalent and impactful resolutions is the commitment to adopt a healthy diet and prioritize overall well-being.
Setting realistic and achievable goals: Encourage yourself to add all food groups in the diet than going for unrealistic diet plan and fad diets. Drastic changes in the diet will make one feel that they are avoiding many of their fav dishes. Instead make small changes in the habit which promote the idea of making gradual and sustainable changes, like going for a morning walk, adding one fresh seasonal fruits a day, increasing the water intake, reducing the sugar and salt etc.
Personalize your plate: Importance of individualized nutrition explore the person's dietary requirement, choices and preferences which can significantly impact in the success to attaining the desire goal. Include colourful, nutrient rich foods and emphasize the importance of moderate food intake than a strict deprivation.
Meal planning & Preparation: It is very important to plan one-day prior for the next day's meal plan for the entire family. Do pre-preparation for the next day which makes to cook food with out stress, create grocery list & prepare food in advance. By doing so, it helps to reduce the frequency of getting outside food and encourage in home made good which have a control on the food portions and ingredients.
Eat with Family: Try to have one meal a day with family, which will help to handle stresses of your day to day life. Eating together promotes better eating habits, understand tables manners, sharing meals, better food choices etc. Eating together helps to prevent weight problems among teens, it also helps in safe handling of food .
Seek professional support: Consult health care professional for personalized diet advice which emphasize based on the requirement need in your body, ensure safe, realistic goals towards better health.
So, plan, plate and personalize your meals to conquer these resolutions - because in 2024, it's not just a new year; it's a buffet of possibilities for a healthier, happier you!