There are several ways to maintain your ideal weight and health. Here are ten different tips to keep on your radar for staying fit and healthy.  

Remember that a balanced diet and moderate exercise are the catalysts for a good body and a healthy life. Take advantage of these tips to complement that mindset and keep yourself at your best.  

Never skip breakfast

Studies show that one of the most important things you can do to lose weight is to eat a balanced breakfast every day; in fact, people who skip breakfast tend to gain more weight. A little fruit, cereal, and protein complete a balanced breakfast.  

Mexican Breakfast Recipes

 

 Huevos a la mexicana

 Economical Mexican Enchiladas

 Divorced Eggs

   

Smelly food

Onions, scallions, and garlic are ingredients with extraordinary health benefits. Studies show that raw or baked garlic is extremely good for children's health, so if you don't mind eating a little raw onion, even with your snacks, you will be doing yourself a great favor.  

Garlic Recipes

 

 Eggplant in Garlic Vinaigrette

Cheers!

Red wine is good for you; in fact, it has been shown that the polyphenols it contains help prevent cancer even in genetically predisposed individuals.  

Red Wine Recipes

 

 Hibiscus and Red Wine Gelatin

Berries

Blueberries, strawberries, and raspberries are excellent sources of antioxidants that help improve heart functionality, your joints, and delay signs of aging.  

Strawberry Recipes

 

 Strawberry and Banana Smoothie

Spicy food

Chilies and various salsas and spicy preparations are good for you. They mostly contain endorphins that the body appreciates as they provide a pleasurable feeling similar to that of chocolates or after exercising.    

Tomato

This ingredient is a superstar. We can start by saying it is a great source of vitamin C, reduces the risk of asthma and bronchitis, and contains lycopene, a compound that prevents cancer. The good news is that they do not lose their nutrients when cooked, so use them for salsas, pastas, and salads.  

Tomato Recipes

 

 Tuna in Tomato and Basil Sauce

 

 Cold Tomato Soup with Goat Cheese

     

Folic acid

Green leaves like basil and spinach have a high amount of folic acid, which helps improve the immune system for everyone, especially pregnant women.  

Folic Acid Recipes

 

 Rice Noodles with Spinach and Portobello Mushrooms

 

Good carbohydrates

Not all carbs are bad; in fact, if you exercise, they are the best source of instant energy you can get. Now, the idea is to eat beans, rice, and pasta instead of sugar, honey, and bread.  

Good Carbohydrate Recipes

 

 Cilantro Rice

 

 Poblano Green Rice

After exercise

When you go to the gym, run, or any other activity to lose weight, do not consume carbohydrates for an hour after exercising; this will force your body to use its own supplies and thus lose weight.    

Keep your friends close

On weekends, prepare fruit and vegetables to eat instantly during the week. Those are the snacks that will give you the best results in your body.    

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