How many portions of food and drink do you have to have to maintain a healthy diet?
Hi I’ve been wanting to diet for a long time but I’m not really sure how many portions of each catagory of food I should have a day.I need help. Because I am not that healthy I need the circle of good health in other words I need how many fruit, fat,vegtables ect. A day so could anyone help me lose my extra fat?
June 2nd, 2010 at 2:43 pm
You should try to consume 5-6 meals a day that all contain elements from each food group. Women should consume no less than 1200 calories a day and men no less than 1800.
June 2nd, 2010 at 3:15 pm
I go by my own rules. But I eat well.
I try and eat some nuts, an apple and a banana everyday. In the summer, I eat an orange too.
I eat about 5-6 little meals a day, I graze like a cow.
I find this great because 1. I never over eat, 2. when I do eat “bad” foods, I can’t eat as much, because my body is used to smaller amounts and 3. I like to eat and it feels like I eat lots.
It can be hard because your body expects to get fed every 2 hours, so you need to learn to carry around some fruit, granola bars etc.
But the best thing is to add some cardio, some walking, anything to get your heart pumping too.
I just found out that you can do little things, like do as many pushup as you can 4-5 times a day, same with sit ups…it sounds so easy and quick.
good luck