Why You Should Keep a Food Diary: Nutritionists Name 3 Reasons

21.03.2024 18:14
Updated: 29.03.2024 17:12

Many people believe that food diaries are only needed by professional athletes and those who are losing weight.

But this is a misconception.

This type of self-care is worth trying for everyone.

What are the benefits of a food diary?

Self-control

Sometimes you want to treat yourself to a portion of unhealthy food, but try to forget about it as quickly as possible. But keeping a diary will help you avoid this kind of temptation.

Having a food diary helps us control everything that enters our diet.

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Improving the food system

Experts note that many people deceive themselves by significantly overestimating the quality of their diet. However, there is often an imbalance of vitamins and minerals in the menu.

A food diary will help you analyze your diet honestly and objectively.

Excess weight

If you keep a food diary, you will easily estimate the approximate caloric content of your usual menu. This will help you stick to the prescribed caloric content.

For convenience and accuracy of readings, it is worth purchasing kitchen scales that show the actual portion size.

Previously we talked about how to lose weight correctly on the apple diet .

Author: Marina Michalap Internet resource editor

Content
  1. What are the benefits of a food diary?
  2. Self-control
  3. Improving the food system
  4. Excess weight