Nutrition: The 15 Commandments of Good Nutrition

With the obesity epidemic reaching unheard of proportions, following good nutritional habits and a healthy eating style are becoming more essential than ever.

The following are the 15 commandments of good nutrition:

1) Thou shall have 6 meals daily: 3 main meals and 3 snacks.

2) Thou shall have protein and fiber in each meal.

3) Thou shall eat within 30 minutes of waking up.

4) Thou shall have 25 grams of fiber each day

5) Thou shall avoid fruit juices, non-diet carbonated sodas, and alcohol.

6) Thou shall stay away from canned and processed food

7) Thou shall limit fried food

8) Thou shall stay away from diet and fat free products and consume natural food instead.

9) Thou shall have at least two large salads a day.

10) Thou shall have at least 1 gram of protein per kilogram per day

11) Thou shall stay away of bread, added sugar, deserts, and various bakery stuff

12) Thou shall have 2 servings of grilled fish every week

13) Thou shall drink 8 glasses of water a day

14) Thou shall stop eating 1 hour before going to bed.

15) Thou shall limit your intake of red meat to lean cut and shall have it no more than 3 times a week.