Self Help
Diet
We’re going to cut all the crap out about eating 3 carrots a day, a swede and a plum. That’s all rubbish. Obviously you need to eat healthy so here are a few tips to help you on your way...
First and foremost, try to get a balanced diet and DO NOT miss brekky. Either have three good meals a day or six small meals a day, you choose. Try not to eat after 8.pm. You don't have to give up the naughty things you enjoy eating, for example you’re allowed chocolate and crisps but not loads! Moderation is very important.
Try your best to halve the amount of ‘junk’ you eat starting from now. Drink at least 2 litres (4 pints) of fluid a day to stay hydrated.
How & Why Does Healthy Eating Help?
Eating the right food is good for your brain so it helps you think better. It’s also good for your body and we reckon it’s pretty damn good for the soul too. A healthy diet will help ...
Eating the right food is good for your brain so it helps you think better. It’s also good for your body and we reckon it’s pretty damn good for the soul too. A healthy diet will help you look better which will give you bags more confidence. You will feel less sleepy and moody…and smile more! The list is endless……..
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What Is The Best Food To Eat?
You already know the answer to this one. Fruit, veg, fish milk, cheese, eggs and white/red meat are all fine with the emphasis on the first three of these but ideally you would have a die...
You already know the answer to this one. Fruit, veg, fish milk, cheese, eggs and white/red meat are all fine with the emphasis on the first three of these but ideally you would have a diet that contains some of all of these.
A reasonable number of different foods is important so mix it up. Remember that a certain amount of fat is essential so do not try and cut fats out entirely.
If you are still a teenager you need to think about the fact that your body is still growing. This means you need more food than people who have stopped growing. This can look alarming if you look at what your parents or other adults eat and you are worried about your weight.
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Is It OK To Be Vegetarian?
Usually yes.... as long as you do not have illnesses that drive your weight down (particularly anorexia nervosa and serious physical illnesses) and it is not just an excuse to avoid foods...
Usually yes.... as long as you do not have illnesses that drive your weight down (particularly anorexia nervosa and serious physical illnesses) and it is not just an excuse to avoid foods you think will increase your weight.
There are different types of vegetarian but as long as you are eating a good number of different vegetables, fruit, nuts, seeds, pulses (lentils, beans, chick peas etc), carbohydrates, (pasta, rice potatoes, bread and the like) and dairy produce (milk, cheese, eggs yoghurt and similar) it shouldn’t be a problem.
A good vegetarian diet is fine for most people but remember you need to pay more attention to what you eat than people who eat meat and fish as well.
Being a vegan (someone who eats no meat, fish or dairy products) is difficult and unless you are very careful you will skip foods essential to the body’s health.
We would not recommend being a vegan for people who are still growing. Even for people who have stopped growing it’s incredibly difficult to maintain your body's needs; you need a good knowledge of how to eat different foods to stay healthy.
We’ve provided some real easy, tasty recipes for you to try. Bon apetite!
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