Did you know that the French are the healthiest and one of the longest living nations in the world?

Researches have found that one of the key reasons for their healthy lifestyle is indeed a healthy diet. Today, you can do something to strengthen your health, and at the same time enjoy delicious and fulfilling meals.

Here are a few basic rules to follow:

  1. Eat balanced meals. As shown in the picture above, balancing the various food items will make sure your body receives all of the necessary elements to function, and will prevent the excess of energy to be stored as fat in your body, helping you to remain in shape naturally. Here I will like to stress the importance of keeping an eye on your daily intake of sugar, and that means also and especially soda drinks and candy!
  2. Eat fresh produce. Preparing your meals out of fresh vegetables, meats, fish and fruit will guarantee a tasty diet full of vitamins, proteins, fibre and natural simple starch, which will straighten you bodies’ immune system. Moreover, your food will contain lower levels of sodium and other additives, which have negative effects on your bodies’ cardiovascular system.
  3. Eat complete meals and avoid snacks. Make sure you eat at least three complete meals per day in reasonable quantities. Make sure you eat breakfast and lunch. Finally, your dinner should be the lightest meal of the day. Avoid snacks and continuous visits to the fridge and snack dispenser.
  4. Exercise. Keeping an increased hart beat level for at least 10 minutes per day will do the trick. That means taking a faster paced walk or a few flights of stairs each day will be all you need to remain fit and healthy. Even short periods of physical activity will stimulate your metabolism to better process the intake of energy. Moreover, increased heart rate will keep your cardiovascular system young and healthy.

Personally, I believe that mediterranean cuisine, which is represented by French, Italian and Spanish varieties, is the best way to achieve a healthy lifestyle.