Monday, November 4, 2013

Healthy Food Choices




Eating healthy is something we all would like to do,



although it can be hard. In order to eat healthy, you



must first make the right food choices. Eating healthy



is all about what you eat, which makes the choices very



crucial to your results.





Grains



You should consume 6 ounces of grains per day. To do this,



you can eat 3 ounces of whole grain cereals, breads, rice,



crackers, or pasta. You can get an ounce of grains in



a single slice of bread, or 1 cut of cereal.





Vegetables



These should be varied, as you should eat 2 1/2 cups of



them each day. You should start eating more of the dark



vegetables, such as broccili and spinach. Carrots and



sweet potatoes are good as well. You should also eat



more dry beans such as peas, pinto beans, and even kidney



beans.





Fruits



Fruits are very important. You should try to eat 2 cups



of them each day. Focus on eating a variety, such as



fresh, frozen, canned, or even dried fruit. You can



drink fruit juices as well, although you should use



moderation when doing so.





Milk



Milk is your calcium rich friend. For adults, 3 cups



is the ideal goal. For kids 2 - 8, 2 cups is where you



want to be. When choosing milk products or yogurt, you



should go for fat-free or low-fat. Those of you who



don't like milk or can't have it, should go for lactose



free products or other sources of calcium such as fortified



foods and beverages.





Meat and beans



Eating 5 ounces a day is the ideal goal, as you should go



lean with your protein. When eating meat, always bake it,



grill it, or broil it, as this will prevent grease from



adding to the equation. You should vary your protein



as well, with more fish, beans, peas, and nuts.





When cooking your food, you should also limit solid fats



such as butter, margarine, shortening, and lard. These



foods may add flavor to your dishes, although they can



also help raise your cholesterol as well. Therefore, you



should try to add these foods and any foods that happen



to contain them.





To help keep your saturated fat, trans fat, and sodium low,



you can check the nutrition facts label. This label can



be found on the food package and will tell you all the



information you need to know about the food item.





By picking your foods wisely and watching what you eat,



you'll help control your lifestyle. Exercise is great as



well, as it goes along perfect with a healthy eating



lifestyle. No matter what your age may be, eating healthy



will help you keep your active lifestyle for years and



years - even help you and your health in the long run


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