5 Bad Eating Habits Exposed

November 4th, 2009 |

Too many people have the wrong eating habits, mainly due to the lack of basic knowledge of good nutrition. Here are what some experts shared in their observations of the mistakes regular folks make when dining in restaurants or shopping for groceries.

1. Not able to differentiate good fats from the bad ones.
Do you know that some fats are in fact beneficial to you? You should keep off saturated and trans fats, however you require more monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. Recommended sources are fish, nuts and avocados. Other choices also includes soybean and canola oils.

Tips: Consume good fats. Monitor your total calories, and the kind of fats you are eating. How much fats you are consuming is not as important

2. Supersize is a bargain
Supersizing your meal maybe be a great bargain, but the extra calories intake is simply too much. Looking for good return for your hard earned cash is a good thing, but not at the expense of your health.

Tips: Gauge using your palm, not your wallet. A typical serving portion is a little smaller than your palm. Choose one serving portion of protein, carbs, vegetable, and fruit.

3. Fluid contains zero calories.
Soft drinks, sweetened soda and juice are one of the main contributors of our sky rocketing calories count. If there is one thing to change your diet right now, it is to avoid taking these drinks immediately.
Tips: Order a cup of tea instead. You can get them in a wide range of flavors to suit your personal taste. Along with its zero-calorie count, it has various health benefits as well. It may take some getting use to initially, but you will grow to love it.