Give a Good Start to Your Diet

Give a Good Start to Your Diet

Giving a good start to your new diet routine can help you achieve your nutrition goals easily, while empowering you with the right momentum to go further. A well-planned diet is far more likely to succeed than a randomly chosen one. Before you start, understand what the diet requires, its possible risks, and the objectives it promises to fulfil.

12 Expert Tips to Start Your Diet Right

• Consult a nutritionist — A nutritionist will correlate your food habits with your health history and recommend a plan that accounts for other health risks

• Understand your body — Especially important for weight loss. Understanding your fat absorption potential, fat storage tendencies, and family risk to obesity can make a huge difference. Genetic tests like Myfitgene can help

• Go slow — Switching to a new diet plan is not easy. Go slow and, if possible, systematic

• Journal your food — Record your food intake daily. Use a smartphone app for interesting statistics and accountability

• Get a buddy — Partner with a friend or group focused on specific diet goals. Nothing works like a bit of healthy competition

• Make breakfast or lunch your biggest meal — Keep dinner simple, especially if you’re sedentary in the evening

• Spread your servings — Distribute fruits and vegetables throughout the day or have them as mid-meal snacks

• Switch to healthy desserts — Low-fat yoghurt or fresh fruit are excellent alternatives to sugar-heavy desserts

• Stay hydrated — Drink plenty of water. Avoid colas and packaged drinks

• Avoid stress eating — If stress triggers cravings for comfort food, find other methods to manage stress first

• Reduce bad fats — Cut down on butter; avoid margarine and mayonnaise. Watch out for high-fat salad dressings

• It’s okay to cheat — Some of the most successful diets have planned cheat days. Just don’t give up entirely

Remember: a good diet is just one aspect of a healthy lifestyle. Fitness and stress relief are equally important. Our experts recommend zero stress, moderate diet, and maximum activity for a healthy life.