Importance of dietary pattern

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Maintaining optimal health throughout the different stages of life is possible if you adapt to a healthy lifestyle that comprises physical activity, healthy dietary patterns, and emotional well-being. A healthy eating pattern is a very important part of a healthy lifestyle. Eating pattern includes the quality and quantity of your food intake, as well as the duration between your meals. A healthy dietary pattern reduces your risk of developing chronic health conditions such as heart disease and hypertension in the long run.

The important food groups for a healthy diet are vegetables, fruits, whole grains, natural proteins, and low-fat dairy. Based on your age, health condition, weight, and lifestyle consume the right amounts of food from these groups. Making small shifts in eating patterns through different stages of life keeps your health goals on track and helps you stay energetic and healthy.

Meal frequency depends on your state of health, level of activity, and nutritional requirements of your body. Eating at irregular times is dangerous to health. Stretching the time between two meals can result in low energy levels, acidity, irritability, and lack of focus. It could also lead to overeating as you feel a spike in hunger due to the long gap. Overeating has a negative impact on the digestive system and causes health problems. A consistent and ideal time gap between meals is essential to avoid health complications such as low blood sugar levels.

Focusing on regular eating patterns and meal frequency is vital for a healthy lifestyle and helps you avoid diseases and poor nutrient intake. Always plan ahead, so that your busy schedule doesn’t affect your eating pattern. A dietary pattern that includes a variety of nutritious food in proper proportions, at regular intervals when combined with some physical activity and sound sleep, keeps your body and mind healthy, contributing to a happy life.

How do you manage to plan your dietary pattern for busy days? Do share in the comments, as we all can learn new tips and improve our dietary patterns.

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This Post Has 3 Comments

  1. Manisha Reddy

    If I have a busy day I try to cook something easy and at the same time healthy. I jus plan ahead for busy days and I keep my grocery stored always.

    1. Rancy D'Souza

      Thank you for sharing your way of managing dietary plan on a busy day.
      It’s a good idea to plan ahead and also choose easy cooking ideas for busy days. Thank you for such useful tips.

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