"I don't eat breakfast because I don't feel hungry"

"I don't have time for a balanced diet"

"I will eat well in the evening"

"I'll eat on the go somewhere along the way"

"I took cookies if I'm hungry"

"I may not eat"

"I overeat and I will not eat until the end of the day"

"I invented a diet, I only eat nuts all day"

Excuses - when the facts speak

We have all heard these statements. They are part of the vicious mass culture of nutrition.

Unfortunately, many people, both young and old, do not realize what they are doing to their bodis with such behavior and attitude to food.

The reason often lies in the fact that the consequences of this type of diet do not come immediately, they are postponed in time. However, by eating in that manner we may have irreversibly damaged our health.

That is why more often than ever, despite the background of the extremely polluted and stressful environment, today we talk about a balanced diet. Only with such a diet the body will get all the necessary vitamins, minerals and other substances that stimulate and maintain its optimal work.

The concept of a balanced diet does not revolve around another strict diet that you can come across online.

At the heart of a balanced diet is an informed and conscious choice of foods that are good for our health. In addition, it is a variety of products and substances, and this categorically rejects fears of restricting the diet.

Basic principles of balanced nutrition

A good balanced diet is based on several principles. The daily menu should include foods that provide the body with the necessary amount of nutrients for all systems to function optimally.

In addition, with a balanced diet, it is advisable to follow a ratio between carbohydrates (50%), protein (30%) and fat (20%).

The main principles for a well-balanced diet are:

• drink enough water
• process food in the healthiest way possible - by steaming, grilling, cooking and baking. 
• following a diet of at least 3 main meals plus 2-3 snacks will ensure an even intake of nutrients throughout the day

What to include in your balanced diet

Now, let's pay more attention to what kind of food should be on our table every day so that we can say that we have started a balanced diet.

For starters - seasonal fruits and vegetables according, as well as meat products, fish, dried fruits and nuts. Superfoods are very useful - coconut oil, spirulina, quinoa, chia seeds and others. If you are unfamiliar with them, try to learn them and include them in your balanced diet menu. We will mention some more - almonds, avocados, blueberries, amaranth, fish oil, ginger and others.

You will see additional beneficial effects if you include probiotics and fermented beverages, such as Kombucha to your diet.

Kombucha has the ability to heal the whole body, increase performance and strengthen the immune system. The positive effects of fermented foods in a balanced diet is determined by the beneficial microorganisms, enzymes, vitamins B, C and other substances contained in them.

Probiotics, in turn, have a positive effect on the digestive system, allowing the maintenance of a healthy balance of intestinal microflora. They improve the absorption of nutrients received with food and strengthen the overall immune system. They are a great addition to a more balanced diet and can be used as a healthy transition between seasons such as summer-autumn and autumn-winter.

Last but not least, we will mention that maintaining good health cannot be based solely on the conscious choice of a balanced diet. Be sure to combine your diet with regular exercise. Physical activities keep the body active and productive, which allows optimal functioning of the metabolism.

Finally

In conclusion, when you eat well, your body works at full speed and naturally copes with the burning of accumulated excess fat, the elimination of toxins and achieving balance.