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Hungry for change? Six simple ways to ditch bad eating habits

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The food industry has formulated fortified foods for key eating occasions. [iStockphoto]

We make over 200 food choices every day, which makes it easy to fall into bad eating habits. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), unhealthy diets and poor nutrition are major accelerators of chronic diseases worldwide.

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like heart disease, stroke, diabetes and certain cancers are responsible for nearly 70 per cent of all global deaths annually. Obesity, an effect of bad eating and lifestyle habits, affects over 1.9 billion adults worldwide, with more than 650 million classified as corpulent. But by adopting healthier eating habits, individuals can significantly reduce their risk of these chronic diseases and improve overall public health. Here are some of the habits that can assure you of a cleaner, leaner and healthier diet.

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