Proper Nutrition,
Pieces
of a healthy eating habit.
How do I make sure I'm getting the
proper nutrition?
Are the foods I'm eating giving me all of the building blocks I need to
function optimally?
My god is this a loaded piece to write. Nutrition,
Calories, and Fast Food And, let's not
forget about Kids
Nutrition. This is really all about healthy
eating... If you feel that you
don't really have the time or energy to
make every
meal yourself or be constantly thinking about what you are eating, head
on over to Nutrition
Express Want to know what Nutrition Means? Looking into the Nutrition of Foods?
If you believe that the U.S. Government truly has it
down as to what we
need in order to be healthy productive citizens, then the place to look
is to the USDA recommendations for proper nutrition.
When I was growing up. We had the 4 basic food groups.
By the time I was in College, the Food Pyramid (5 groups) was the guide
to healthy eating.
Now we have
My
Pyramid.
Based on Age, Sex, and Activity level.
Which breaks down into 12 different pyramids.
But what does all of this mean to me?
Now, I not only have to have a formula to figure out what I need, but
I'm going to need to keep a notebook to keep my whole family in proper
nutrition.
It all breaks down to getting the proper amount of nutrients through
eating commonly available substances.
You can also check out
an Herbal
Nutrition Supplement Or
Find
out about the healthier way of losing weight
The best way of losing weight permanently is to change to a
diet with good nutrition. The Food Pyramid is a guide
for healthy eating.
Making sure that you get all of the basic
building blocks that your body needs through healthy eating.
Who Should Eat Organic Food goes into what you should be thinking about when you choose the foods you eat.
Grains
Breads, rice, cereals, grains
Which
includes Wheat, Oats,
Barley, Rice, Rye,
Corn, and Macaroni or other pastas
Healthy Source of Carbohydrates
You will find a lot of athletes that bulk up on Carbs the night before
a game.
They don't immediately turn to fat, and are stored for short periods as
an excellent energy source for extended exertion.
Lots of assorted micronutrients that serve many bodily functions.
Good source of Antioxidents.
Healthy Hydration
Yummy, good sources of water and healthier sugars
Yogurt, cheese, milk, ice cream
Good source of calcium
And those bacteria in by products like cheese carry lots of good stuff
too.
Protein city. Meat, beans, and other legumes are good sources.
Try to stick to the leaner meats though.
I love a good Filet Mignon, but fish, chicken, and beans can all be
prepared deliciously. Oils and Solid Fats
2 kinds, Oils and Solids (basically refer to their state at room
temperature.
Oils from Plant Sources do not contain cholesterol.
There's been a lot of news about Trans Fats lately…Physical
Activity or Exercise
Now we're talking about a minimum of 30 minutes of Physical activity,
over and above, getting around in life. EVERY DAY
This is Building Habits
This is rolling around on the floor with the dog/kid for a half an hour
type stuff.
Or,
It's below freezing outside, and the only way to get a necessity is to
hoof it 5 minutes each way type walking.
And then do that 3 times a day around wherever you are.
Or at least a half hour in one shot, if you've got the time.
See Increase
Metabolism for other suggestions.
Just remember that Proper Nutrition through healthy eating is only One of the 7 Habits of
Weight Loss
Come along and enjoy the ride,
Philip Kustner Considering Proper Nutrition is Key to getting what your body needs.
Head for the top of Proper
Nutrition
Some More on Nutrition of Common Foods
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