“He who has health has hope, and he who has hope has everything.”
(Thomas Carlyle)

Health is much better than wealth. Better health is considered essential to human happiness and well-being. Physically and mentally healthy people also play a very important role in the economic growth of their country, as they are more productive and live longer.

Being healthy is considered a dynamic process as our health changes over time. Each of us has times when we feel fit and healthy and then we have times when we feel sick and unwell.

Diet plays an important role in personal health, it can be described as an eating pattern and a balanced diet that provides the nutrients that are considered necessary to maintain our health. Studies have revealed that diet is one of the sources through which diseases such as cancer, coronary heart disease, birth defects and cataracts can be prevented.

There are many foods suggested by doctors and experts that are considered healthy and should be included in every meal. Some of these foods are green tea, oatmeal, curd, olive oil, salad, etc.

We can also lose weight by adjusting some of our diet plans and eating habits.

Mentioned below are some diet tips to lose weight while staying healthy:
Eat fresh and organic food. Recent research and studies have revealed that pesticides, herbicides and other chemicals used in food and vegetables are one of the main causes of obesity and weight gain.

Slowly bite down and chew. This tip is very helpful as your brain gets the message that you are eating more than you actually are. One should use smaller plates and bowls to eat as this is also a way of tricking your brain into thinking that you have eaten more.

Water is a very important essential element of the human body. One should drink at least 8-10 glass of water per day. Over a glass of water 15 minutes before eating, as it makes you feel fuller without eating any food.

Don’t drink sodas, Pepsi; coca cola etc as they are full of chemicals and sugar. A bottle of Pepsi contains at least 20 tablespoons of sugar, so it doesn’t make sense to drink any of these.

Other things that can help you lose weight without losing your health are:
1- Eat your favorite food once every 15 days, it will help you start fresh for the next few days and you won’t feel deprived.
2- Include salads and vegetables in all your meals.
3- Exercise daily and constantly. If you exercise with gaps, it will get you nowhere. Instead, you will feel frustrated.

Eating healthy is important, however the exact meaning of the statement should not be overlooked. Eating to stay healthy doesn’t mean suppressing your appetite; means to eat “intelligently”. A proper and balanced eating plan can also help you reduce your weight without losing your health.