Maintaining a balanced diet can be simpler – and tastier – than it seems. However, the change must be gradual, reformulating the routine with new standards.
According to Cintya Bassi, nutrition supervisor at São Cristóvão Saúde, “balanced eating habits do not exclude any food. However, it is important that 80% of meals are based on natural, fresh and healthy foods. In the remaining 20%, we can fit in our preferences, be it chocolate, cake or pizza, always remembering to respect satiety and avoid overindulging.”
Main challenges
Breaking habits requires discipline and routine, which is not always comfortable. “It needs to be a decision, because if you just want to rely on the will or motivation to lose weight and gain quality of life, the chances of giving up are high”, highlights the specialist.
Among the main challenges monitored by nutritionists are processed and industrialized foods, which in addition to pleasing the palate of many, are practical and easily accessible. “However, they are quite high in calories and contain many ingredients that harm your health”, says the nutritionist.
With nutritional monitoring, a healthy eating plan is defined that includes essential nutrients for physical and mental well-being, meeting individual needs and with a personalized schedule. Consult a nutritionist to define meal times and snack breaks, considering your breaks. This way, your routine will be organized and without any nutrient deficiency, which could lead to other complications.