We are used to having breakfast in the morning, barely opening our eyes (many do so, although they do not like breakfast at the same time). Also, we were successfully taught that after the "first" it is necessary to eat the "second" (after such a "lunch" return to the workplace and productively plow - not discussed). Well, and there is a sweet in the evenings to relax - this habit we easily grafted ourselves.
The question is - where is the truth? What is right, what is fundamentally harmful and how to know the truth? We will not delve into such profound, philosophical arguments - let's talk about food, more precisely, about the correct diet without pathos.
How many times do you have?
We know from childhood that the right rational food is breakfast, lunch and dinner. Later, many added themselves and snacks, and others took breakfast and lunch (in the name of losing weight, of course). In fact, most nutritionists still tend to believe that meals should be about five - breakfast, lunch, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner. And with equal intervals - for 2-3 hours.
Caloric intake of food
Healthy and proper nutrition means compliance with the rules, rules of food hygiene. Portions consumed during the day should correspond to its intended purpose:
- breakfasts (first and second) - 25% of the diet, the first should consist of slow carbohydrates and protein, the second breakfast - from a portion of fiber.
- lunch - 35%, a portion of fat, a basic dose of daily protein and slow carbohydrates for digestion are allowed;
- afternoon snack - 15%, sweet tooths can be pampered with dessert, and slimming fruit and a portion of yogurt;
- dinner - 25%, protein of long assimilation, best of all, cottage cheese , (for this account, calcium will be actively absorbed at night, the processes of regeneration and fat burning will start).
The ideal amount of time spent on one meal is 20-30 minutes. This is the time it takes to create a sense of satiety and quality chewing food.