Maintaining a food diary is the new approach to help you achieve your health aim.
The ancient method of remembering what you ate and telling your dietician or doctor solely on the basis of memory is far gone. Many health clinics now give a food journal as part of the trimming process. This requires an individual to pen down what they eat and drink throughout the day.
Some common benefits of keeping a food journal can help you understand your patterns of eating and how it has formed to be what it is over a period of time. Not only does it let you track your meals, but also reminds you what needs to be included in your diet.
“Food Journals are an important component of Health Coaching,” says Preeti Rao, wellness coach, Max Hospital.
Food journal does not only mean noting down what you ate, new-age food journals are more like photo-journals. This takes less time and completes the same task as that of a food diary. A photo-journal will require you to click a picture of every and any meal that you are having on a daily basis. So eating that cake in your office party should be included in this list.
Commonly used by weight-loss challengers, a food journal is apt for those who are figuring out allergies from simple foods, post-surgery patients and even diabetes patients to keep their calorie intake under check.
Apps like Healthifyme and MyFitnessPal are now widespread amongst not only the youth but also the aged population. Wearing a fitness band will not only count your steps but will also track your fitness regime as a whole.
The best way to organize your food journal is to first recognize the goal you wish to achieve.This should followed by deciding on a workout plan which compliments your diet habits. Since Indian food is rich in spices and condiments, consult your dietician/ nutritionist or family doctor before getting into any food-control commitment.
