Written By: Kriti Saraswat | Updated : October 19, 2013 1:46 PM IST
Many people think that only going to the gym and working out is enough to give one a healthy body. While exercise is certainly needed, you should know that 70% of your diet is what contributes in keeping you fit. You can work out but if you don't eat the right food, you won't see much result. Also, eating the right food goes a long way in keeping lifestyle diseases like obesity, diabetes, etc at bay.
By monitoring what you put in your mouth, you are making an attempt to better your overall health and lifestyle. This does not mean you have to eat boring, bland food. All you need to do is find the right balance healthy food is tasty as well. Cooking in minimum oil, adding spices and salt but not in excess, eating sweetmeats but not too much are a few ways in which you can modify your diet.
Also, you don't have to give up eating Indian food. According to leading nutritionists, an Indian thali is a very well-balanced meal as it satiates all taste buds and is nutritious as well. You don't have to give up eating your favourite foods like pizzas or burgers either. All you have to do is make them healthy. Thin crust pizzas with more veggies on whole-wheat base are a good option.
Now that you know a few tips on eating healthy, let's test your current food habits with the help of this quiz. Answer all questions honestly and see how much you score on our health metre. Don't be disappointed if you don't do well, you can get on the healthy eating track from today. Good luck!
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