Diet is who you are

his is an age of gadgets and junk food — a lethal combination for one’s health. The former ensures lack of exercise in the daily routine by means of the innovative easy-to-use devices, and the latter, in the form of gorging food or snacks on the move. They result in obvious problems like obesity, high cholesterol levels and heart diseases.

But even though, there is no dearth of literature on maintaining a balanced diet, very few actually pay heed.

But if you are genuinely concerned about what you are eating, Food Fit (http://www.foodfit.com/) is the website to bookmark and visit on a daily basis. This website is a goldmine of healthy recipes, workable diet plans and of course, a chance to interact with health buffs from around the world.

First things first: when you log onto this website, do sign up as a member. This is one step that many people may want to skip. But since there are quite a few sections which cater to members only, it is worthwhile signing up, especially since the registration is free.

On the website you will find out a variety of newsletter to which you can subscribe as per your interest. Some of these newsletters include Recipe Fest which, as the name suggests, is a collection of recipes uploaded on the website by different chefs, and Simply Food Fit which will divulge fitness tips and information on nutrition.

The website also offers quite a few detailed sections. The Top Picks basically focuses on seasonal food. At the time of writing, it is featuring healthy recipes (comprising organic food, that is, fruits and vegetables) which one can try on special occasions like Halloween and Thanksgiving. Some of you may want to skip this section altogether.

The section on Healthy Eating is definitely the one to pour over. You can go through the food guides to discover which fruits and vegetables are most appropriate for the current season. You can peruse lists of foods which are the main culprits in increasing your cholesterol level. There are also some quick tips on dinners as well. For instance, did you know that children who have dinner with their families have healthier eating habits? Plus, there is an interesting ‘Ask the Experts’ segment where you can put your questions to the resident nutritionist or go through the questions previously asked along with the answers given.

Healthy Cooking is where you can access the recipes. Some of the recipes may include ingredients that are unavailable in local markets, but if you happen to be a good cook, you can modify it to create a local version that could be equally yummy. This section has three main segments. In the first segment, featured chefs share their experiences, recipes and formula for healthy eating with the visitors. The other two feature the recipes.

In addition, people who are curious to know about the routine exercises to keep fit can check out the Fitness section which provides ample knowledge and tips. You can read up on useful stuff as well like how to get motivated to stick to a daily workout routine. There is information on how to compare the number of calories you eat versus those which you burn as well. And finally, the Community section is where you participate in discussions on various forums, and interact with like-minded health conscious individuals.

Overall, this website is extremely informative as well as useful if you are seriously concerned about the switching to a healthier lifestyle. The great advantage of Foodfit is that it focuses both on the eating habits as well as fitness routine — two main areas of concern towards healthy living.