At the youth level, your body will have changed, and so in this age you will need to change much about nutrition issues. If you pay attention to your diet you will find it easier to control health and their weight.
Snacks are poor fuel for your body:
Many teenagers have a habit of snacking every day, the snacks they usually do not have a lot of nutrients and energy, it is harmful to the health and development of their bodies. The categories which include carbonated soft drinks, fast foods ... Stay away from junk food because it does not help you develop the right direction.
Compared to cooked food and homemade, junk food (including fast food) is always:
- There are higher in fat, especially saturated fat.
- There is a higher salt content.
- More sugar.
- Fiber less.
- Concentrations of nutrients such as iron and calcium less.
- And there are so many more calories.
A poor diet and improper, intemperate and lack of nutrients can cause weight gain, high blood pressure, constipation, fatigue and loss of focus on your problem, although you are youth ages
Eating tips to improve your diet
Small changes can make a big impact. Try to:
Cuts, sugary drinks like soda and energy drinks. Sugar free version is okay to drink occasionally, but frizzy drinks without sugar still acidic, can have a negative impact on bone and dental health. Water is a healthy drink will help nail health - try adding a slice of lemon, lime or orange for flavor.
Keep a bowl of fruit drop in house for quick snacks and low kilojoules.
Eat breakfast every day so you are less likely to snack on junk food at morning tea. A whole-grain bread or breakfast cereals means less sugar served with low-fat milk can provide many vitamins, minerals and fiber. Rapid selection of healthy and include yogurt or toast bread.
Do not skip breakfast or lunch or dinner.
Help with the cooking and think of new ways to create healthy meals. Makes the old family recipe low fat by changing cooking methods - for example, grilled, fried, baked, boiled or microwave instead of frying.
Reduce the size of your meals.
Do not add salt to your food.
Do not eat foods high in fat each time you visit a fast food restaurant with friends. Many of the popular fast food chain now has more healthy food choices on the menu.
Change your venue. Instead of meeting friends at the local takeaway shop, suggested a food store to serve healthy foods, such as bread with vegetables or sushi.
Change the way you think about food
There are many myths about healthy food. No food choices based on false beliefs. Suggestions include:
Compare prices of snacks than the price of healthy food choices to find that 'healthy' does not mean "expensive".
Experiment with different foods and recipes. You will soon discover that a meal cooked with fresh ingredients always beat a burger limp or soggy chips.
Try different options 'fast' as breakfast cereals, pasta, muesli, bread, whole grain muffins, fruit, yogurt or pasta.
Do not think that your diet may have to be "all or nothing". Eating well does not mean you have to be a health food monster. A good diet allows processor occasionally.
Change your eating environment
Suggestions include:
Lobbying your school canteen to choose healthy foods.
Ask your school canteen to include a variety of low cost healthy food choices.
Help with grocery shopping and choosing less processed foods.
Get involved in cooking at home.
Where to get help
Your doctor
The dietitian
Things to remember
A teenager who eat fast food regularly are more likely to gain weight than a teenager who eat fast food only occasionally.
A diet that includes healthy meals and snacks will boost consumption of nutrients such as calcium, which is needed for strong bones.
Eating well does not mean you have to be a health food monster - a good diet food allows for your favorite junk sometimes.
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