Healthy eating is not about following a strict diet or depriving yourself of the foods you love. It's about feeling great and having more energy to adopt a new life-style.

Knowing some nutrition basics can come a long way in helping you lose a few pounds and staying healthy alongside passing this knowledge to your family and especially your children as creating awareness of such issue will help your family sustain a good healthy life.

Remember First of all; always start the day with a healthy breakfast for you and your family members

Aim to eat 5 fruits and vegetables every day and encourage the kids to do so as-well

Drink plenty of water

And Chew slowly. It takes 20 minutes for your body to realize you are full.

Recommended Daily Calorie Intake for Children

-  Children 1,600 calories/day

-  Teenage Girls 2,200 calories/day

-  Teenage Boys 2,800 calories/day

What other tips can you share that keeps you healthy?