Anthony A. D'souza

    ~ Some Key Points ~ >> Basic Rules To Increase Nutrient Intake : - Eat Food That Is Prepared Fresh. And Consume It Within 3 Hours of Cooking. - The Smaller The Number Of People The Food Is Prepared For, The Better Its Nutrient Level. More The People, The Earlier You Start To Prepare The Food, And The Greater Quantity Of Food Cooked, The More Oil & Heat You Use. - Eat Your Vegetables & Fruits Whole Instead Of Cutting Them Into Pieces, Because You Lose Vitamins From Their Surface. - Remain Loyal To Your Genes & Eat What You Have Been Eating Since Childhood. Eg. Paratha For Punjabis & Idli For Tamilians, etc . - As Much As Possible, Eat Local Produce & Seasonal Food . - Calm State Of Mind Helps In Proper Functioning Of Body & Absorbing The Nutrients From The Food. "Any Programme Which Discourages You From Exercise Is Worthless."    Source : Don't Lose Your Mind, Lose Your Weight

    ~ Some Key Points ~ >> Before Eating : - Switch Off Your Phone, TV & Computer. - Wash Your Hands With Soap / Handwash. - Serve Yourself Half Of What You Usually Eat On A Nice & Clean Plate. - Preferably Adopt The Corsslegged Posture Or Sit At Your Usual Dining Place . >> While Eating :  - Drink A Glass Of Water.  - Start Eating (Preferably With Your Hands) And Eat/Chew Slowly. - Use The Entire Mouth And Don't Chew From 1 Side Of Your Jaw. - While You Still Have Food In Your Mouth Don't Pick Up The Food From Your Plate (Keeping Food Ready In Your Hands Means You Are Eating Fast & Ultimately You Will Overeat). - Eat With All Your Senses / Consciously. >> After Eating :  - Don't Be In A Rush To Get Up & Get Going, Stay Where You Are For Few Minutes.  - If You're Clearing Up Yourself, Pick Up Your Plate & Clean It With Water Before Leaving It In The Sink (Food That Dries Up On The Plate Will Sometimes Stay On The P...