World Food Day: Learn the rules of eating to stay healthy

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Ahmedabad. 16 October 2023 Monday

Our body may be made up mostly of water, but what we eat affects our energy levels and the body's ability to function. Meanwhile we should always eat and drink and keep our diet healthy. Most of us are not familiar with mealtime or its rules. Due to this, even healthy food becomes harmful for the body.

Food rules

1. How much should be in the plate of food?

You should take care of some things in the food plate like first of all you should have a balanced diet in your plate.

- Keep most of the vegetables in the plate. These are sources of fiber, vitamins and multi-nutrients.

- Then take dal. It is rich in protein.

- Rice and roti which are full of calories and provide energy.

- Salads are a source of fiber and roughage.

- 1 piece jaggery which helps in digestion along with eliminating salt cravings.

2. Proper timing of meals

You should know about the right time to eat food

- Like having breakfast first thing in the morning between 7 and 9 am.

- Take a fruit between 10 and 12.

- Have lunch between 1 pm and 2 pm.

- Have tea and breakfast at 4 o'clock.

- Eat dinner between 7 to 8 pm.

3. Proper manner of eating food

The right way to eat food means that you keep certain things in mind before, during and after the meal. like

- Drink water about 30 minutes before meals

- Do not drink water during meals.

- Do not watch TV and mobile while eating.

- Sit on the floor and eat slowly for about 20 minutes.

- Do not eat fast food. This will fill the stomach with air. Bloating and acidity will occur.

- Drink water after 30 minutes or about 1 hour after eating food.

Finally, after eating, take a walk. Avoid sitting and lying down immediately after meals. Apart from this, make sure to eat home cooked desi food. Avoid eating outside things.