Beauty from within
Balance is the key when it comes to a healthy diet. The daily intake of carbohydrates, protein, and fats should be considered when developing a healthy eating plan. For a person consuming a suggested 2,000 calories per day, carbohydrates should make up 50 percent and protein and fats should each be 25 percent. An easier way to break it down is that a person’s daily intake should include 225g carbohydrates, 150g protein and 55g fats. This is a great way to measure out an eating plan that is right for you.
Exercise Science graduate Kelly Harrigan has made a balanced diet part of her daily routine.
“I usually eat an english muffin with peanut butter for breakfast, which gives me a lot of my protein and carbohydrates for the day,” said Harrigan. “For snacks, I like to eat fruit and almonds which are a great source of fats and for dinner I usually eat grilled fish with vegetables. Eating healthy not only helps me to have more energy and look my best, but it also feels good to know that what I am eating is affecting my body in a good way,” said Harrigan.
Water is a major component of a healthy diet and makes up most of the human body. The human body is made up of about 60 percent water, making water an essential part to any diet. Drinking 8 to 10 glasses of water a day has not only proven to improve skin condition, but also to help with looking younger. An easy way to estimate the amount of water that should be consumed in a day is to take one’s body weight and divide that in half. For example, if a person weighs 140 pounds, they should consume somewhere around 70 ounces of water a day. A person should consume more water if exercise is included in their daily routine.
Clear skin is one of the many benefits of drinking a lot of water and eating healthy. Who doesn’t want a flawless face? Healthy eating is considered to be the natural way to keep your skin looking young and vibrant. Studies conducted by Acne.com show that a poor diet may not directly affect one’s skin, but it is the lack of the essential vitamins and nutrients that can lead to breakouts. To maintain beautiful skin, it’s good to eat foods that are high in protein such as eggs, meat and fish, as well as foods that are rich with Vitamins A and E. Vitamin A can be found in vegetables such as sweet potatoes, carrots and spinach, and Vitamin E is found in most nuts and green, leafy vegetables.
Exercise is a vital part of any healthy diet. Getting 30 minutes of exercise three to five times a week can help the body in several different ways. Exercise helps the body to release natural endorphins that result in a better mood and decreased levels of stress. Strengthening the heart and lungs and sleeping better are two additional benefits of exercising.
Heath Gilman, personal trainer at Fitness Plus, knows how important it is to include exercise in a daily routine and sees the results every day in his clients.
“I feel as though I am lucky to train people for a living,” said Gilman. “I love seeing the results in the people I train and it feels good knowing that I am helping them to lead a better life. Working out not only makes their body healthier, but they feel better about themselves and have a more positive outlook on life.”
It’s obvious that a healthy diet and a healthy lifestyle help lead to a healthier body, but improved self-esteem is also a benefit. When a person feels better about the way that they look and they have increased energy, their self esteem will really benefit. Eating right and exercising are both great ways to improve the way one feels about themselves.
To sum it all up, eating a balanced diet, drinking a lot of water and exercising daily can all help lead to a new and improved you! You will not only look better, but you will feel better too!
Posted by Colonnade Archives
on Oct 24 2008. Filed under Features.
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