Thursday, November 7, 2013

Making Healthy Food Choices




Vegetables, fruits, and grains are normally low in



fat and have no cholesterol. Most are great sources



of dietary fiber, complex carbs, and vitamins.



The American Heart Association recommends that you



eat foods that are high in complex carbs and fiber.





Below are some tips for making healthy food choices:





- Coconut is high in saturated fat, while olives



are high in monounsaturated fats and calories. You



should use these items sparingly to avoid getting



too many calories from fat.





- When vegetable grains are cooked, saturated fat



or cholesterol is often added. For example, egg



yolks may be added to bread or even pasta.





- Processed, canned, or preserved vegetables may



also contain added sodium. With some people, too



much sodium (salt) may lead to high blood pressure.



There are some food companies that are actually



canning vegetables with less salt. You can look



for these in the market area or choose fresh and



even frozen vegetables.





- Nuts and seeds tend to be high in calories and



fat, although a majority of the fat is polyunsaturated



or monounsaturated. There are some varieties,



macadamie nuts for example, that are also high in



saturated fat.





Foods that are high in soluble fiber are a great



choice as well. Examples include oat bran,



oatmeal, beans, peas, rice bran, barley, and



even apple pulp.





Whenever you are looking for healthy food choices,



always make sure you read the nutrition label



or information about the food. You can then



determine what the food contains and how healthy



it truly is for your body. By taking your time



and making your healthy food choices wisely,



you'll have a lifetime to enjoy the foods that



will take care of you.


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