Consuming a balanced diet is essential for overall well-being and health. Let's discover some simple ways to make regular meals more nutrient-dense as per a certified health expert.
FOOD GROUPs
To make your meal balanced and dense in nutrients, you just add foods from all food groups like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, protein sources, and healthy fats.
PORTION SIZEs
Portion size and quantity can also affect the nutritive values of food. Avoid eating in bulk try to use medium and small size utensils to avoid overeating.
ADD LEAN PROTEIN
You should add lean protein sources such as chicken, fish, beans, lentils, tofu, or low-fat dairy in each meal to help build and repair tissues.
ADD SEASONAL VEGETABLES
You must add colourful seasonal vegetables to your every meal as they are low in calories and dense in nutrients that make your meal balanced.
ADD Whole Grains
Add whole grains like brown rice, quinoa, whole wheat, and oats instead of refined grains. It will help in increasing the amount of fibre in your meals.
ADD Healthy Fats
Add sources of healthy fats, such as avocados, nuts, seeds, olive oil, and fatty fish like salmon to your diet to support heart health and provide essential fatty acids.
HEALTH EXPERT
Dr Archana Batra, Nutritionist, Physiotherapist, and Certified Diabetes, Gurugram, shared these simple ways to make meals balanced and nutrient-dense.
CONCLUSION
You can follow these simple and effective ways to make your meal balanced and nutrient-dense at home. Consult a certified dietician for personalised advice.