4-3-2-1 To Great Health

This came out on the American NBC show as one of the easiest to remember nutrition habits. It is also known as the 4-3-2-1 pyramid of best nutritional diets. Eating the right food in the right quantity daily is the secret to great health, happiness & a great lifestyle.

This easy to remember diet pattern comprises of everyday food & nothing extraordinary that you cannot afford. Of course, supplementary vitamins & proteins will be necessary depending on the specific need of your body.

4 servings of fruits & vegetables

Divide this into 2 servings of vegetables & 2 servings of fruits. A bowl of fresh salad made up mostly of vegetables is essential. At the least, make sure you have one vegetable & at least one whole fruit daily.

3 servings of proteins

You can have these 3 servings spread throughout the day, especially around the time when you are in need of power. Choose from animal protein, vegetarian & low-fat (or fat-free) dairy products.

2 servings of whole grains

Whole grains are the best ways to add nutrients to you body including essential fiber. Eat oat meals, breads with a minimum of 2 grams of fibers per serving & cereals with over 5 grams of fiber per serving.

1 serving of the addition nutrients

A healthy diet can contain about 200 calories of healthy fat & condiments per day. You can have healthy fruits like avocados & bananas or spend it on light juices & even lemonades.

If you are a beginner in nutritional diets & have just begun to think of a healthy daily diet routine, this 4-3-2-1 steps would be a great way to start with a great food habit for a great life.

Let us know how you fare & if you want to share any advice with our readers.

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