We tend to blame obesity or eating disorders on eating too much, when we really need to know why we overeat. Excess calories are stored in the body as fat. Too much fat leads to unbalanced nutrition. Unbalanced nutrition makes the body signal for more food. When we eat to fulfill this signal, the whole cycle starts once again.

However, we can break this cycle by choosing to eat wholesome, healthy prepared, balanced meals. Nutritionally balanced meals with plenty of fresh plant food servings keep our metabolism stable, satisfy us faster and for longer, and make weight management easier. So, when it’s time for the next meal, chances are we will not be tempted to eat too much.

The food choices we make can both protect and harm us. Although health authorities are fighting for greater transparency on nutritional information, it is up to us to learn about what we are eating. Experts say that exercising common sense can help us to avoid disease causing foods. Before you pick a meal with a lot of grease, or reach for some salad dressing, think of all the hidden calories lurking inside. Prevention is better than cure. Better to follow the healthy rule of life rather than being sick at all times.