Is Your Diet Healthy? 7 Key Questions to Ask
Most people know they need to improve their diets. But when you walk down Orchard Road and you see a fast food restaurant on every corner you can understand why many have failed to achieve their ideal diet. Our desire for convenience has led many to adopt an unhealthy lifestyle. According to the National Health Survey, the obesity rate in Singapore has increased from 6.9 percent in 2004 to 10.8 percent in 2010. Worse still, the survey discovered that 54.1 percent of Singaporeans do not exercise.
Is Your Diet Healthy Enough?
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Making your diet healthier will not only improve your physical appearance but will also give your brain a boost. It’s never too late to change your eating habits. Everyone wants a healthier diet, but with all the conflicting information on nutrition available, it is hard to determine what makes a healthy diet. There are many factors involved but before you embark on your healthy eating journey, it is important to evaluate your current diet.
Begin by asking yourself these simple questions:
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Do I limit the amount of salt, sugar, alcohol and caffeine that I consume? These are okay in moderation, but a lot of people consume them in excessive amounts. These four elements can wreak havoc on your health.
Via HealthMatters.sg, a Singapore Health and Fitness blog that aims to help you lose weight, keep fit, and live healthy. Click here to get our free guide “Eat Your Way to Health – Secrets of a Healthy Diet”.
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