Top 7: Chef Jamie Oliver's Tips

If you don't know who Jamie Oliver is, you may have been living under a rock for the last five years. The once young British chef now has a giant restaurant empire around the world. Furthermore, Jamie has taken on the task of raising awareness about healthy eating and a good lifestyle. Proof of this is that he has fought against fast food chains and succeeded in improving school cafeteria meals in the United States. Today we bring you 7 of his most important tips for you to apply to your life and that of your family. 1. Cook from scratch “This is one of the most important skills you can acquire in your life. If you know how to cook, you can control 100% of what you consume and its effect on your life.” Homemade pasta 2. Variety is key “Eat the rainbow. Try to consume lean meats, seeds, nuts, fish, eggs, etc. For fruits and vegetables, you can guide yourself by the colors: the more colorful your plate, the better your diet will be.” Fresh fruit tart 3. Understand what you are eating “Make an effort to know what goes in your mouth. Get to know your local producers, talk to market vendors, and be aware of where your food comes from.” Pea soup 4. Never skip breakfast “Breakfast not only fills you up and gives you energy, but it's the morning booster for your metabolism. Skipping breakfast makes your body lazy, and that leads to more fat accumulation.” Scrambled eggs with bacon 5. Drink more water “Eat your calories, don’t drink them. Always keep this in mind: the best thing you can drink is water, not sodas or juices. A minimum of two liters of water a day keeps your body hydrated.” Chia water 6. Stay active “Exercising is a fundamental part of staying fit, and the more sports you do, the more calories you can consume, it’s that simple.” Tapioca dessert 7. It's all about balance “Eating a piece of cake, ice cream, or chocolate occasionally is perfectly fine. You just have to realize when it’s too much and balance your meals, but it’s important that you don’t suffer to be healthy.” Super chocolate cupcakes