How to Have a Good General Healthy Body



Eat a well-balanced diet. Having a well-balanced diet is one of the most important parts of maintaining a generally healthy body. Without a balanced diet, it'll be very difficult to maintain proper health.[4]
·         A balanced diet means that you consume foods from each food group most, if not every day.
·         In addition, you should consume a variety of foods within each food group. Having a wide variety of foods from food groups will allow you to consume a variety of different nutrients.[5]
·         Lastly, a balanced diet means eating the right proportions or servings of each food.[6] If you eat mostly protein foods but very few fruits or vegetables, your diet isn't balanced. Following the appropriate portion sizes of each food group: 3-4 oz (card deck sized) of protein,[7] 1 cup vegetables or 2 cups leafy greens,[8] 1/2 cup chopped or one small piece of fruit,[9] and 1 oz or 1/2 cup of grains.[10]
·         Balance your meals and snacks during the day. Aim for three to four servings of protein daily, five to nine servings of fruits and vegetables, and three to four servings of grains (1/2 being whole).[11]


Monitor calories. To have a generally healthy body, you should try to maintain a healthy weight. If you're overweight, you are not maintaining a generally healthy body.
·         Calories are a unit of measurement. You eat calories from food and that energy is used to fuel your bodily functions and activities throughout the day.[1]
·         If you consume too many calories, you may run the risk of gaining weight. If you do not eat enough calories, you may lose weight.[2] The American diet is based on a 2,000 calorie-per-day diet.
·         You may need to change how many calories you eat daily to match your body's needs and to maintain a healthy weight. To lose weight, it is considered safe to cut 500 calories from your diet and aim to lose about one to two pounds per week.
·         Use an 
·         online calculator or smartphone app to find out how many calories your body needs. A good rule of thumb is that a moderately active adult needs about 15 calories per pound to maintain her weight.[3] Track calories to see if your current diet meets your needs.

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