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  The Power of a Balanced Diet: Fueling Your Health In today's fast-paced world, it's easy to overlook the importance of what we eat. However, a balanced diet is crucial for maintaining overall health and well-being. In this blog post, we’ll explore the components of a healthy diet, the benefits of making mindful food choices, and practical tips for incorporating nutritious foods into your daily routine. Understanding a Balanced Diet A balanced diet consists of a variety of foods that provide the necessary nutrients your body needs to function optimally. The key components include: Fruits and Vegetables : Aim for a rainbow of colors! These foods are packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that support immune function and reduce the risk of chronic diseases. Whole Grains : Choose whole grains like brown rice, quinoa, and whole wheat bread. They provide essential fiber, which aids digestion and helps maintain steady energy levels. Protein Sources : Incorporate a mix of p...

  How to eat less saturated fat Eating lots of saturated fat can raise your cholesterol and increase your risk of heart disease.  Saturated fat is found in: butter, ghee, suet, lard, coconut oil and palm oil cakes biscuits fatty cuts of meat sausages bacon cured meats like salami, chorizo and pancetta cheese pastries, such as pies, quiches, sausage rolls and croissants cream, crème fraîche and sour cream ice cream coconut milk and coconut cream milkshakes chocolate and chocolate spreads UK health guidelines recommend that the: average man should eat no more than 30g of saturated fat a day average woman should eat no more than 20g of saturated fat a day It's also recommended that people should reduce their overall fat intake and replace saturated fat with some unsaturated fat, including omega-3 fats. Find out more about the risks of eating too much fat Tips to eat less fat To help you cut the total amount of fat in your diet: compare...

  Eating a balanced diet Eating a healthy, balanced diet is an important part of maintaining good health, and can help you feel your best. This means eating a wide variety of foods in the right proportions, and consuming the right amount of food and drink to achieve and maintain a healthy body weight. This page covers healthy eating advice for the general population. People with special dietary needs or a medical condition should ask their doctor or a registered dietitian for advice. Food groups in your diet The Eatwell Guide shows that to have a healthy, balanced diet, people should try to: eat at least 5 portions of a variety of fruit and vegetables every day (see 5 A Day) base meals on higher fibre starchy foods like potatoes, bread, rice or pasta have some dairy or dairy alternatives (such as soya drinks) eat some beans, pulses, fish, eggs, meat and other protein choose unsaturated oils and spreads, and eat them in small amounts drink plenty of flu...

  Sorry to all cricket fans and bcci too': Mohammed Shami makes big statement after not making it to Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 squad Mohammed Shami is yet to regain full fitness. He will look to make his comeback to the Test squad after proving his mettle in Ranji Trophy matches. Highlights: Mohammed Shami vows to make a comeback via domestic cricket. Shami hasn't played competitive cricket since ODI World Cup 2023 final. India's star pacer Mohammed Shami could not make it to the 18-member squad for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 as he is yet to regain full fitness post ankle surgery. Shami on October 26 took to Instagram and shared a video of his workout. He also posted a message for his fans and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). He aims to make a return to the team via Ranji Trophy route.  Shami’s last appearance on the international stage was in ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023 against Australia. He revealed that he played in the World Cup d...

  New Zealand clinch historic Test series win in India Second Test, Pune (day three of five) New Zealand 259  (Conway 76; Sundar 7-59)  & 255  (Latham 86; Sundar 4-56) India 156  (Santner 7-53)  & 245  (Jaiswal 77; Santner 6-104) New Zealand won by 113 runs; lead series 2-0 Scorecard New Zealand completed a historic first Test series victory in India with a 113-run win in the second Test that ended the hosts' 12-year unbeaten streak. The triumph in Pune gives the Black Caps an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series and ends India's remarkable run of 18 consecutive home series wins since Alastair Cook's England clinched a famous 2-1 triumph in December 2012. After New Zealand were bowled out for 255 on the third morning, India were set 359 to win and maintain their proud unbeaten home record. Opener Yashasvi Jaiswal's half-century gave them hope but that was soon extinguished by Mitchell Santner, who took 6-104 to finish with 13 wickets...

  Good beginning’ vs ‘Grave mistake’: Israeli politicians weigh in on Iran attack On Saturday, Israel launched airstrikes at several military targets in Iran in response to the Iranian missile attack on October 1. The Israeli attack hit missile manufacturing facilities and also caused the death of two soldiers, despite the Iranian government stating that the damage was “limited.” Stay ahead with the most comprehensive coverage of the US elections, with real-time news on Hindustan Times. Explore Now US President Biden, who was allegedly involved in the show of restraint in the attack, supported Israel's right to self-defence, many politicians within Israel were not pleased with the scope of the Israeli offensive. In a post on X congratulating the Air Force, leader of opposition, Yair Lapid said, “The decision not to attack strategic and economic targets in Iran was wrong. We could and should have exacted a much heavier price from Iran.”

  Rohit, Virat Kohli leave for Mumbai to be with family hours after Pune loss; IND set 'compulsory' rule ahead of 3rd Test The third and final Test match of the series will be played in Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium, starting November 1 India incurred an embarrassing low on Saturday as New Zealand scripted a 113-run victory in the second Test match in Pune to snap their 12-year unbeaten Test series streak at home. It was the first time since 1983 that India lost three Test matches at home, all under  Rohit Sharma .  New Zealand  had won the series opener last Sunday in Bengaluru by eight wickets, which India's first loss to the visitors at home in 36 years. According to a report in The Indian Express, moments after the loss, India captain Rohit, Virat Kohli and KL Rahul drove to Mumbai to be with their family. The rest of the Indian players and the members of the support staff will reach the city, which will host the third and final Test match of the ...