3 of the most significant errors in nutrition

1. Absence of morning meals, insufficient or excessive number of meals

2. Inadequate quantity of vegetables, fruits, and liquids in the diet

3. Intake of Meals (sweet snacks, fast food, processed products)

1. Absence of morning meals, insufficient or excessive number of meals

The first very common mistake is to believe that not eating breakfast does not affect one's mental and physical health. Many people just wake up and go to the bathroom in the morning and leave the house with an empty stomach. Sometimes they just drink coffee. The absence of breakfast leads to a lack of energy for the brain and muscles. How can one work, study without adequate fuel? Consuming breakfast at work or school can save the situation. Certainly, it will not be better if the first meal is lunch. The number of meals consumed during the day is also important. 2-3 meals a day is too little, but one should also not eat too often. The optimal number is 4-5 meals consumed every 3-4 hours. The digestive system works properly then, there are also no sudden jumps in insulin, the well-being improves. It is important to remember that consuming meals too late is also not good for health. A meal consumed too late can lead to gastrointestinal discomfort and problems with falling asleep. It is best to eat a light dinner 2-3 hours before bedtime.

2. Inadequate quantity of vegetables, fruits, and liquids in the diet

Another mistake made by Poles is not considering the appropriate amount of fruits and vegetables in the diet. The diet in Poland is often based on fatty, hard-to-digest dishes. The intake of fruits and vegetables is still too low. This is a big mistake as they not only provide vitamins and mineral salts but also fiber, which is crucial for the proper functioning of the digestive tract. There is also an issue with the amount of liquids consumed, which should be around 2-2.5 liters in daily diet, not counting black tea and coffee. It is also important to remember to hydrate the body gradually throughout the day.

3. Intake of Meals (sweet snacks, fast food, processed products)

Sweet snacks, processed foods, fast food are a problem of our time. In the diet of the average Polish they appear too often. Their excessive consumption leads to numerous negative consequences for the body and contributes to the development of civilization diseases, such as obesity or type 2 diabetes. The task of giving up sweet treats can be challenging. In such a situation, it is worth starting with reducing the amount of sugar and replacing store-bought sweets with homemade baked goods from natural ingredients. To eat properly, it is necessary to constantly expand knowledge about healthy nutrition and patiently develop healthy habits.