Eating healthy is a lifetime commitment you will make to yourself, because it will benefit none other than yourself and will ensure you get a more youthful, stronger and longer-lasting vitality in your physical and mental composition.

Therefore, it is important to make sure your meals are healthy- the results of this won\’t show overnight but a constant and regular healthy lifestyle starting with your meals will show in time- and this maintenance is also something that is longer and less expensive- its results are natural and innate and therefore more reliable instead of instant treatments that have become more popular nowadays despite the risks that they present to the human body.

Having a healthy recipe diet for yourself is a good way to start living healthy. You don\’t need to master everything at first- you can begin with lighter steps in order to not overwhelm yourself with the things you need to learn and apply into your new regimen.

Here are some basics you need to remember and put into practice to your recipes in starting your diet for healthier meals:

1. Substitute your carbs for something healthier- the food you eat like pasta, white bread, rice, etc. contain refined carbohydrates. Try replacing these in your diet with whole-grain foods instead. Whole-grain foods contain a higher amount antioxidants and they also contain fiber which is good for the skin. There are selections of whole-wheat types of food like in bread for example. These whole-grain foods are more effective in helping to eliminate toxic wastes from the body. A daily requirement of 35 grams of fiber is highly advised.

2. Avoid the bad types of fat- not all fats are bad for the body. In fact, there are some fats that the body needs in order to function properly and fully letting go of these can destabilize your body. However, fats such as saturated fats and trans fat are a bad idea to include in your diet- these are the \”bad types of fat\” and it is better to avoid them all together. You can substitute the \”good types of fat\” instead to ensure that your body still receives the amount of fat that it needs to function well. These good fats can be found in Omega 3. Fishes such as tuna and salmon are rich sources of Omega 3 fatty aids. Omega 3 reduces the risk for skin cancer and heart disease- it is also very good for the skin. A recommended amount of 200 mg of DHA daily is equal to 2 servings of salmon in a week. Another good fat to include in your diet is loneleic acid. This type of good fat can be found in vegetable oils such as sunflower, olive and safflower, and helps in giving skin a healthy, softer, glowing and moisturized texture.

3. Include a lot of vitamin C in your diet- Vitamin C is also another very potent antioxidant and energizer. It also helps the immune system. Fruits like oranges, lemons, and their cousins are a rich source of vitamin C. They can be used and eaten in fresh slices, as additions to a cereal or bowl of oatmeal, or they can also be taken in juice form. An amount of at least 500 mg per day of vitamin C is highly recommended.

These are just some of the basic ideas in constructing your meals out of healthy ingredients. There are more recipes that you can check out whether online or in categorized cookbooks that you can easily find in the nearest bookshops.

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