The saying that your health is governed and affected by what you eat is true, especially in this day and age.
It is well known that many chronic diseases that are on the rise today are due to poor dietary habits, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, bowel diseases, stroke, and others.
This modern civilization has also produced processed food products, making food available in various types and appealing forms. This processing has removed many fibers and beneficial substances like vitamins and minerals from food, while significantly increasing the proportion of sugars and fats.
It is advisable to reconsider our dietary plans. This does not necessarily mean depriving ourselves of the pleasure of food, but rather making the right choices to achieve nutritional balance. There are important types of food that a person should be careful to include in their daily diet, such as grains, vegetables, fruits, meat, and dairy products.
The most important advice to follow so that food, God willing, becomes a source of nourishment and healing can be summarized as follows:
1- Avoid animal fats in your diet and replace them with vegetable oils, especially olive oil.
2. Eat plenty of fish, especially oily fish.
3. Replace regular dairy products with low-fat dairy.
4. Focus on white meat (chicken, fish) instead of red meat (lamb, beef, camel).
5. Make sure to include plant-based proteins in your daily diet, such as those found in beans and lentils.
6. Try to reduce your intake of fatty foods and opt for grilled or boiled dishes.
7. Avoid pastries and sugary foods.
8. Focus on eating fruits, especially those that are low in calories, such as apples, oranges, and apricots.
9. Reduce your consumption of dried fruits and nuts, as they are high in calories, such as dates and grapes.
10. Drink low-calorie carbonated beverages.
11. Make sure to eat fiber-rich foods, such as whole-wheat bread.
12. Gradually increase your exercise intake to suit your body type and age.
13. Avoid processed foods and focus on fresh foods.