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Are you looking to transform your health game? Dr Chetan Savaliya, director, Satvam Nutrition, has some tips for you.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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2024 is just around the corner.<\/p>\n

This means it is officially time to make new health resolutions.<\/p>\n

Avoid unrealistic resolutions that don’t last even for a month. Instead, make resolutions that are realistic, motivational and beneficial this year.<\/p>\n

If you are looking to transform your health game, you’re at the right place.<\/p>\n

Prioritising health and wellness never go out of style.<\/p>\n

Here is your guide to a healthier 2024. Making these dietary changes will be your first step toward a healthier life.<\/p>\n

1. Replace refined bread with wholegrain bread<\/strong><\/p>\n

Traditional refined grains have been associated with several health issues as they consist only of the starchy part of the grain.<\/p>\n

Wholegrain, on the other hand, consists of the entire grain so it’s a complete package of health benefits.<\/p>\n

Wholegrains are a rich source of fibre, vitamins and minerals such as iron, zinc and magnesium.<\/p>\n

Consuming wholegrain bread instead of refined grain bread reduces the risk of heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, and cancer.<\/p>\n

2. Choose eggs over packaged cereals for breakfast<\/strong><\/p>\n

Eggs are an incredible source of protein and vital nutrients.<\/p>\n

They are one of the healthiest breakfast choices to kickstart your day.<\/p>\n

Consuming eggs in the morning not only offers multiple health benefits but also provides a feeling of fullness.<\/p>\n

Studies have found that, as compared to cereals and packaged foods, eating eggs for breakfast tends to reduce hunger pangs and cravings in the middle of the day.<\/p>\n

3. Roast or bake instead of deep frying or grilling<\/strong><\/p>\n

Food preparation methods have a huge and direct impact on your health.<\/p>\n

If you make a healthy switch in this aspect, it can significantly improve your long-term health and reduce the risk of certain chronic diseases.<\/p>\n

Cooking methods like frying, deep frying and grilling are potentially dangerous as they create certain toxins that are linked to cancer and heart diseases.<\/p>\n

Instead, switching to methods like baking, roasting, poaching, slow cooking and pressure cooking will be healthier.<\/p>\n

4. Replace fruit juice with whole fruits<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fruits are a natural source of water, vitamins, fibre and antioxidants. Their natural sugars are digested slowly so they do not cause blood sugar spikes.<\/p>\n

This is not the case with fruit juices. They lack the fibre and chewing resistance, making it more likely to cause sugar spike.<\/p>\n

Moreover, the fibre in whole fruits aids digestion and keeps the gut healthy.<\/p>\n

5. Choose home-cooked food over packaged or outside food<\/strong><\/p>\n

Make it a habit to cook at home instead of eating out. It is always better to know what’s in the food you are eating so that the quality of your diet improves.<\/p>\n

Packaged foods are mostly processed, which makes them harmful for your overall health.<\/p>\n

The habit of cooking and eating at home reduces the risk of obesity, heart disease and digestive issues.<\/p>\n

6. Choose fresh berries instead of dried ones<\/strong><\/p>\n

Berries are a power-packed source of nutrients, antioxidants and fibre.<\/p>\n

Incorporating them in your daily routine is a great way to increase your health quotient.<\/p>\n

However, it is important to choose fresh berries instead of dried ones as dried berries have a higher sugar concentration with more calories and lesser water.<\/p>\n

7. Consume Greek yogurt instead of regular yogurt or snacks<\/strong><\/p>\n

Greek yogurt has higher health benefits than regular yogurt.<\/p>\n

It is creamier and thicker than regular yogurt and offers higher proportions of fat and protein.<\/p>\n

Moreover, it contains fewer carbs and lesser lactose as compared to regular yogurt.<\/p>\n

Plain, unflavoured varieties of Greek yogurt are a healthy and hearty dose of nutrition as compared to unhealthy snacks and regular yogurt.<\/p>\n

8. Replace sugary beverages with healthy home-made smoothies<\/strong><\/p>\n

Believe it or not, sugary beverages are the unhealthiest drinks to consume.<\/p>\n

They are loaded with added sugar that is linked to diseases like Type 2 diabetes, heart disease and obesity.<\/p>\n

Replace these harmful, sugar-loaded drinks with home-made natural smoothies that are a healthier alternative and are also more filling.<\/p>\n

9. Replace highly processed refined oils with healthier alternatives<\/strong><\/p>\n

Highly processed refined oils like sunflower oil, soybean oil and cottonseed oil are becoming a household staple.<\/p>\n

These oils are high in omega-6 fatty acids and low in omega-3 fatty acids.<\/p>\n

Research suggests that high omega-6 and low omega-3 leads to inflammation, causing chronic health conditions like autoimmune diseases, heart diseases, osteoporosis and cancer.<\/p>\n

Instead consume healthier oils like coconut oil, groundnut oil and extra virgin olive oil.<\/p>\n

10. Choose traditional wisdom over diet fads<\/strong><\/p>\n

Diet fads that emerge every other day can be quite deceiving and disappointing.<\/p>\n

Diet foods that claim to ‘fat-free’, and ‘low calorie’ and offer instant results are often misleading marketing gimmicks.<\/p>\n

Instead choose the age-old, traditional wisdom of your mothers and grandmothers who have lived a healthy and fruitful life.<\/p>\n

Remember, you do not need to compromise on your happiness and starve to be healthy.<\/p>\n