What are the main principles of a proper diet?

What are the main principles of a proper diet?

22.5.2019

I am for the involvement of common sense and intuition, years of experiences and facts.

  • Food for the whole day must contain quality sugars, fats, and proteins (about 55: 25: 20% for an average individual). The deliberate omission of any of these food ingredients is unfounded and I consider it a health hazard. Obviously, our body will also cope with these cases in the short term, but it is unnecessary suffering.
  • The basis is the main dishes - breakfast, lunch, dinner. Ideally supplemented with morning and afternoon snacks (about 25: 10: 35: 10: 20%).
  • We should not overeat or starve. In the absence of energy, our body begins to store energy in the form of fat, it is a self-preservation instinct.
  • The more activities, the more food.
  • Spacing between meals for about 3 hours.
  • Regularity every day.
  • Quality is key. Avoid synthetic additives. These do not belong to our bodies.
  • Natural fat foods are fine. Thanks to them we can absorb fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K, carotenes).
  • Foods naturally containing sugar are fine. Sugar is the main source of energy. Avoid sugar added.
  • The pastry from quality flour without unnecessary chemistry is fine.
  • Fruits and vegetables should be commonplace in our diet every day.
  • In winter, we prefer hot meals, including vegetables.
  • The state of our microbiome directly affects both physical and psychological health. It is therefore ideal to include fermented dairy products and fermented vegetables as often as possible.
  • Meat can be omitted, but only if we have the knowledge that will allow us to replenish all the necessary amino acids from other sources.
  • Veganism is extreme, not rational eating. Any diet that has no health indication is nonsense.
  • A human being is an omnivore, however, plant diet should prevail (dentition and digestive tract clearly show).
  • We drink before eating. During meals and after meals we let the digestive enzymes work.

If we are inspired by the menus of our ancestors, we will not make a mistake. No chemistry, seasonal and regional foods plus a lot of movement, that's the key to success and a slimline. Also, enough sleep, relaxation and mental well-being. The balance must be maintained in both energy intake and dispensing, as well as the interchange activity with rest ;-).