Healthy eating habits

Everyone is an individual and the amount of calories each person needs will vary according to constitution, age, sex, size and activity level. So don't compare the calories or even amount of food you are having with others. Your requirements might be totally different!

Remember it is actually more important to be careful about the kind of calories you consume rather than the number when it comes to losing weight.

Eating healthier: Did you know?

• Tall people need more calories than shorter people
• Teenagers need 20% more calories should not have less than 1500 calories
• Children need more calories including good supply of milk and yogurt
• The elderly need 10 - 15% less calories. Reduction if required should be made particularly in foods high in fat and sugar

Simple tips to easily adjust your eating habits:

• Use a smaller plate
• Eat slower, putting down your spoon/ fork and knife between mouthfuls
• Take smaller mouthfuls
• Drink a glass of water about 10 minutes before you eat. This will reduce your appetite to certain extent