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Friday, January 22, 2010

Tips to stay healthy when you study abroad - Part 1

*Carry a weighing scale along. Stand on it at least once a week to know how you are doing.

* Watch your drink. Avoid cheap and abundant sources of calories such as sweetened sodas, beverages and fruit juices. Ask for water, unsweetened beverages, coconut water, lemon water, green tea, iced tea without sugar, soups and low-fat dairy. Also, limit alcohol intake to two drinks (for men) and one drink (43 ml) for women in a day.

* If you have a predisposition to gain weight, limit your intake of high-starch meals like bread, pasta, noodles, wraps, pizzas and burgers

* Include vegetables and fruits at least in two meals a day. Soups, salads or cooked vegetables are easy ways to make up for five to nine servings of fruits and vegetables a day. One serving is equivalent to half a cup.

* Snack healthy every three hours with fresh fruits, dry fruits, nuts, seeds, roasted gram, yoghurt, roasted whole grains and cheese.


Source : Indian Express