Healthy Diet For Working Women

Diet Fitness

oi-Amrisha Sharma

By Amrisha Sharma

Friday, June 3, 2011, 16:17

Many working women have health issues these days due to their improper diet. This carelessness towards diet due to work pressure and personal tensions are reducing their life span gradually and making their body prone to health ailments. Skipping meals is a big no.

It is high time to pay attention to your diet chart that works before it is too late to control health issues. Fresh fruits and vegetables contain high amount of natural water. So, eat them regularly as it can be easily digested, absorbed and converted into energy by blood cells thus giving you the strength to work at heavy work pressure. The more processed food you have, the more body energy is wasted on its digestion.

Here is the working women diet chart that works for a healthy body:

Breakfast: Start your day with fresh fruits. Eat them empty stomach as the digestion and conversion of it into energy (glucose) is rapid. Low in sugar cereals with fruits are a nice combination. You can team this breakfast with skim or fat free milk. Apples, peaches and blueberries are advisable fruits as they contain antioxidants and fiber. A muffin with these fruits completes your cereal quota. Having sprouts is also healthy.

Lunch: It can contain cereals or pulses but don't forget to team them up with raw or cooked vegetables. Wheat flour chapattis or bajra rotis are nice to eat with water content vegetables. Add salad to your plate. Have juice to keep your hydration level high. But don't eat heavy food as you may feel deactivated or drowsy as the energy to digest food will be more.

Evening snacks: A cheese sandwich with a glass of soup is healthy to take a mini break. If you are addicted to hot beverages then eat low calorie and low sugar biscuits. Avoid taking more than 3 hot beverages a day.

Dinner: Working women get very exhausted after a day long work but it is very important to take a complete meal of chapatti, dal and green vegetable cooked or raw. You can also eat fish as it is a good source of protein. If you love salad as it is light on the stomach before going to sleep, then, a spinach tossed with tomatoes, tangerines and nuts make a healthy and tasty salad. Avoid cheese toppings and low calorie drinks like skim milk is advised. Though alcohol is very popular, it is very high in calories.

Desserts: A small cup of ice cream with fruits like strawberries or cherries and dry fruits like almonds and cashew nuts is healthy if not eaten regularly. Ice creams are full of calories so keep its minimum consumption.

So, working women, don't fast or feast. Keep a balanced diet chart to be active and also maintain your glucose levels. Avoid oily, baked or processed food, irregular eating schedules and drink lots of water (8-10 glasses) daily to be healthy and active. Working women should not think that smoking or drinking can keep you healthy and away from work pressure.

Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.