46 | The Lion King
Health
Tips to
keep
healthy
in 2015
By Gabriel Onyemike
It is a New Year. One of your New Year
resolutions must be about keeping
healthy. A great part of remaining
healthy concerns what you eat and
your level of physical activity. Here are
some tips to ensure both ends are cov-
ered in 2015.
EATING TIPS
Grill or roast instead of Frying:
If you
must fry, then use canola or olive oil as
they are low in fat. However, the health
benefits of grilling are numerous. Grilling
involves little to no fat in the cooking
process and it helps drain out fat and
oil from the meat or fish. Moreover,
why not explore the social benefits by
having a barbecue event and enjoy
the outdoors.
Go White or Something Fishy:
People
generally like to load their meals with
enormous quantity of red meat. These
are high in cholesterol and fats. Turkey
(or chicken) is a lower fat choice. Fish
makes a special meal as it is a rich
source of omega 3 fatty acids, which
can help protect against heart disease.
Mix it up with Fruits and Veggies:
Serve
lunch or dinner with heaps of veggies
for a balanced meal. Add colour to
your meals- carrots, broccoli, pep-
per, lettuce, green peas are healthy
additions to meals. Fruits and veggies
are a good source of nutrients and they
contain hardly any fat!
Eat Early:
It is not just about what you
eat- when you eat matters, too. The
human metabolism is thrown off by
changes in routine. If you are going to
a late night party or clubbing, try to eat
at the same time you would normally.
Go Low on Snacks and Cream:
If you
are having sweet treats like sweets,
cake and ice cream, try having them
in smaller amounts. Instead of taking
buckets of ice cream as desserts,
why not go for low fat yoghurt. Some
healthy snacks like unsalted nuts can be
taken in between meals as alternatives.
Cut down on the Fizzy Drinks and Alco-
hol:
During the festive season, it is easy
to drink lots of sugary fizzy drinks, try to
opt for water or unsweetened fruit juice
when you can or add a slice of lemon
or lime to water. A healthier alternative
is to go for smoothies.
For those of us that will indulge alcohol
in the spirit of social engagements, red
wine is a healthier alternative, however,
do not over-indulge. Keep within sensi-
ble alcohol limits.
