A common question that we always have on our minds, is that if we are consuming healthy food then why do we have the risk of getting diseases? For this question, there is only one answer. Our Eating Habits. Having healthy food is not enough unless you eat it the right way. Eating habits affect our health too, for e.g., having dinner at 10:00 p.m., and going to sleep shortly will make you gain weight, eating a heavy breakfast will make you feel dull the whole day…

To live a healthy life a person has to change eating habits. I know habits cannot be changed immediately, it takes time. Slowly, and steadily change your eating habits. All the changes one needs for a healthier life are explained by Zoe Argiri (Instagram A/c: zoe_argiri). Zoe, from Greece, is a child psychologist, teacher, writer, and specialist in children’s eating disorders. She is an award-winning writer and has received Public Award 2018 for her book on self-improvement, Balance – how to be happy.

Zoe Argiri: When it comes to adopting new healthy habits there are lots of little things you can do that will make a big difference in the long run. Try these small, practically painless moves for long-lasting results. Drink a glass of water before each meal. Call food “healthy” and “less healthy”, instead of “good” and “bad.” For every hour you spend sitting, get up and walk briskly for five minutes.

Eating natural and nutritious food is vital for me. These are some of my main eating habits which will definitely help you achieve your food goals too. Set a goal to drink water instead of sugar-sweetened drinks; for those of us who love having seconds, eating one serving will help us keep our calorie intake in check. Challenge yourself to stick to one serving and also standard portion sizes; Set a goal to fill half your plate with fruit and vegetables at every meal. Fruit and vegetables are naturally low in saturated and Trans fats, and rich in dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Eating wholegrain foods such as brown rice, wholemeal bread, and rolled oats can help reduce the risk of developing heart disease and diabetes. They can also help with weight management because they keep you feeling full longer and reduce the need for snacking.  Include foods that contain live “good” bacteria cultures (aka probiotics)—such as yogurt, kefir, and fermented veggies like sauerkraut—in your daily diet.

Remember: To permanently improve your eating habits:

• Reflect on all your habits, both good and bad, and your common triggers for unhealthy eating.
• Replace your unhealthy eating habits with healthier ones.
• Reinforce your new, healthier habits.

Thank you Zoe for sharing your views and this valuable information with our readers. In the end, I would like to say “For the proper growth & development of a person you have to build a good relationship between having healthy food and eating habits”.