Varying your diet also helps reduce the boredom of meal repetition. If you cook in quantity, freeze leftovers for later rather than eating the same foods for several meals in a row. Choose nutrient dense foods in preference to highly processed, refined foods. Generally speaking, the more foods are processed, the more nutrients are removed and replaced by fats, simple sugars, and therefore calories. Drink five to eight glasses of water daily.
Water helps reduce stress on the kidneys, prevents constipation and prevents dehydration.
Don't rely on thirst alone to tell you how much or when to drink water. Make meal times a social event or fun occasion. Eating is more than a way to fuel the body. If you live alone, you may be at higher risk of poor nutrition than if you live or eat with others. Invite a friend for a potluck dinner, attend a community nutrition program, or start an eating club.