Teen years are the growing years. It's a world of youthfulness characterized by growth and development of mind and the body. Lack of healthy diet in teenagers may lead to health problems like obesity, anemia, heart related complications and a lot more therefore, it is really very important to follow a healthy diet during this stage.
Teenagers should take three meals a day. Never skip breakfast! It is the most important meal of the day because it helps teens for proper physical and emotional development. Avoid junk foods, it's best to snack on fresh fruit. Fast foods, its okay to have it once in a while but it should not become a part of teens daily diet. Replace sodas, go for fruit juices. Sodas have a high calorie content.
Moderate intake of salt and sugar, sweets are not bad but of course cosume in moderate amount.
The following are a few recommendations for teenagers healthy diet:
1. Drink milk. Choose skim milk rather than whole milk, milk is a source of essential nutrients.
2. Start the day with fresh fruit juices and it is advisable to eat fresh vegetables and fruits. Fruits are the best breakfast option.
3. Oatmeal and cereals are also a good choice for breakfast and you may add fruits or nuts to the preparation.
4. Eat less red meats due to its high cholesterol content. Eat meat not more than two times a day. Cut down the number of eggs eaten per day, 3-4 eggs a week is not dangerous.
5. Pastas, vegetables, fruits, chicken can be some options for a healthy diet.
6. Water! our body is 70 percent water. So we need at least two liters of water daily. Health benefits of water are vital to our internal organs and it also aids in the life processes and metabolism.
7. Don't forget to EXERCISE.
*A healthy diet coupled with exercise is the key to a healthy life*
Goodluck
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