Healthy Food Choices ” Where You Make It or Break It
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I know it’s hard to prepare healthy food meals for your families, when you do not know where to start. But it’s easier than you think. Start out by choosing the most healthy foods, then create a healthy eating menu and healthy meal plans.
Here’s a list of healthy food choices.
1. Grains. We should consume 6 ounces of grains per day. To do this, we can eat whole grain cereals, breads, rice, crackers, or pasta. We can get an ounce of grains in a single slice of bread.
2. Vegetables. Lettuce, cucumbers and tomatoes are a few examples of healthy food choices. 2 things to remember, the greener the better, and two cups and a half per day are recommended.
3. Fruits. Fruits are very important. We should aim to eat 2 cups of them each day. Focus on a wide range of fresh fruits. We can drink fruit juices as well, though we should keep it in moderation.
4. Milk. Milk is our calcium rich friend. 3 cups is the ideal goal for adults and 2 cups for kids. When choosing milk products or yogurt, always go for fat-free or low-fat. Those who don’t like milk or can’t have it, should opt for lactose-free products or other sources of calcium such as fortified foods and beverages.
5. Meat. 5 ounces per day do not seem like a lot. Don’t forget to select lean protein meats. Stay away from fried foods. Grilling, baking or even broiling is ideal. Fish, beans and nuts are also excellent protein sources.
As you are planning for healthy eating, bear in mind that butter, margarine, shortening and lard add cholesterol and that’s not good.
The nutrition label on the back of each product will give you information about saturated fat, trans fat and sodium content. Keep your intake of these as low as possible.
Take control of your body with healthy food choices and workout routines, too. This is where it all begins. Make it or break it, you decide!
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