Nutrition
3 min read
March 29, 2022

How to eat healthy

Noma Nazish, Forbes-Life contributor, once stated that when we focus on nutrients in our diets instead of calories, we become more likely to improve the quality of our diet.

Eating healthy is commonly described as eating diets that contain fruits, vegetables, nuts, and whole grains, etc. These foods are not quite easy to come by in Lusaka. Typically, one must go to the market or go grocery shopping in supermarkets to find them. But with HRVST app, we can deliver the groceries to your door stop.

Sometimes, not knowing how to begin building an healthy eating habit is the reason not much attention is paid to nutrients in a diet. Well, It's never too late to start. So, here are some tips on how to eat healthy:

1. Eat Whole meals and avoid processed foods

The very first step to take is to avoid processed and manufactured foods as most, like can meals do not retain their nutrient during the manufacturing process.

2. Eat fish more often

Fish is a rich source of protein and oily fish have high levels of omega-3 known to reduce the risk of heart diseases.

3. Eat a variety of food

This means that you need to include a mix of fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains, nuts, seeds and seafoods in your meal. Eating a variety of foods helps you gain a enough nutrient that your body needs.

4. Drink water

Taking 8 glasses of water a day is the most spoken guide. "Stay hydrated" is a widely regarded message in healthy living conversations. The importance of drinking water cannot be over-emphasized. Water is the most important element in a healthy diet, as it is required in the body for digestion and transportation of nutrients.

Also, as much as possible, stay away from sodas as these contain processed sugars that are harmful to the body.

5. Include more fruits and Vegetables  

Our diets should have a lot of fruits and vegetables. They are rich in vitamins and minerals and also contain beneficial phytonutrients that can are only be found in plants. Fruits are also rich in fiber which helps the gastro system.  

In conclusion

Now that you know the steps to take to start your healthy eating, you can make the best use of the Hrvst food delivery app. Let us walk with you on this journey. You no longer need to stress yourself out going to a physical grocery market. HRVST app brings the market to you.

From the comfort of your house, you can shop for the ingredients you need to make your meal an  healthy one. Also, to stay updated on recipes you to explore, you can sign up for our bi-weekly newsletter.

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