HEALTHY EATING FOR AN ACTIVE LIFESTYLE

It’s no secret that we all love to have and lead an active lifestyle. But for that not only proper and regular exercising with a positive attitude is important but also a well-balanced nutritious diet is required.

Most active adults often make the mistake of thinking that eating enough throughout the day is sufficient to support regular activity and also assure an active lifestyle. Then there are some active adults who think that regular exercise sessions offer the freedom to eat larger portion sizes or high-calorie foods with greater frequency. But then again that’s a wrong perception.

The ideal solution is a well-balanced diet of nutritious foods combined with regular physical activity. They not only allow you to enjoy healthy eating for an active lifestyle but also ensure that you get to lead a longer and healthier life sans chronic illnesses and diseases.

GUIDELINES FOR HEALTHY EATING

Your body needs a good dosage of Nutrients daily. Opt for a nutrient-rich food diet with variety including Fruits, Vegetables, Low-fat OR Fat-free Dairy, Whole Grains & Lean Protein. Make sure to eat less of food that is high in Solid Fats, Added Sugars & Sodium (Fat).

Certified dieticians at Apollo Life Studio, a premier Gym in Banjara Hills, can help create a well-rounded fitness-friendly nutrient-rich diet program with guidelines, assuring healthy eating for an active lifestyle.

To give that extra thrust to healthy eating, you could include the following essentials in all of your meals and snacks:

• PLANT-PROTEIN FOODS: Ensure variety in your Plant-protein foods. Such a choice could include Unsalted Nuts & Seeds; Soy Products (Tofu, etc); and Beans & Peas (Hummus, White or Black Beans, Chickpeas, and such likes).
• FRUITS & VEGETABLES: They provide excellent nutrients to your body. To make it more enriching, opt for a variety of colored Fruits & Vegetables including Dark Greens like Spinach, etc; Berries in varied colors like blue, red and black; Peppers in red and yellow; and fresh, frozen and low-sodium canned and dried juice potions.

• DAIRY FOODS: Diversify your dairy foods variety by including fat-free and low-fat Milk, Cheese, Yogurt and Soy Beverages (Soy Milk). They help build and maintain strong Bones that are so essential for daily pace of hectic activities.
• PROTEINS: Protein-rich foods, including Lean or Low-Fat Beef or Pork; Seafood, Skinless Chicken / Turkey, etc, helps in building and repairing muscles. Good-quality Protein also comes from Plant-based foods.
• CARBOHYDRATES: Carbohydrate-rich Foods like Whole Grain Bread, Pasta, Cereal, Rice, Legumes, Fruit and Dairy Products, deliver glucose into a person’s bloodstream for immediate energy while the remaining gets stored in the Muscles as Glycogen which is the primary fuel for all types of exercise. If more Glycogen is stored in the Muscle, they allow you to continue and sustain with training and exercises for a longer duration.
• IRON: Every human requires a minimum of eight milligrams of Iron every day to help maintain energy and concentration. Good sources of Iron include Whole Grain Breads, Dried Fruit, Legumes, Tofu, Nuts, Red Meat and Enriched Cereals. Further, a daily dosage of Multi-Vitamin and Mineral supplements will help meet recommended daily Iron needs.
• CALCIUM: A human body requires a daily dosage of Calcium which however varies from a person’s age to age. Overall, a daily supplement of 1,000 milligrams of calcium supplement of Vitamin D, will help maintain strong bones and also prevent stress fractures. ELSE five cups of Milk a day (equivalent to 1,500 milligrams of Calcium) will be sufficient to meet daily calcium requirements.
• VITAMIN B12: For those who’re turning 50 years of age, Vitamin B12 (a nutrient that helps convert Proteins and Carbohydrates into energy that Muscles can use) intake will also require a change. In such a case, the daily recommended intake is 2.4 micrograms.
• STAY WELL-HYDRATED: Drinking water should be an important essential of a healthy diet daily. They are the most natural hydrator and should be had throughout the day at regular intervals; at least a minimum of 10 glasses of pure and clean drinking water daily is a must.

Eating the right foods at the right times is an important essential, for they help optimize physical built and allow you to enjoy an active lifestyle with a competitive edge.

Apollo Life Studio, a leading Gym in Jubilee Hills, offers the expertise of certified dieticians for crafting a personalized Diet program that ensures daily healthy eating for an active lifestyle. This way, your health is well-taken care of and your body stays fit and alert all through the day.

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