vendredi 15 mars 2013

Healthy Eating, Healthy Living

By Faythe Liberman


When it comes to nutrition, you need to know what your body requires. This is where good nutritional knowledge comes into play. The tips here will help you better your diet and give your body what it needs.

There is good reason your mother always told you to eat your broccoli. A single stalk of broccoli contains more than enough vitamin K for one day. Even better, it has twice the daily recommended value of vitamin C. Nutrients such as these contribute to healthy and strong bones, as well as possibly limiting the risk of getting some cancers. To get the most nutritional bang for your broccoli, don't boil it or use the microwave. Use the steamer instead.

Try to avoid foods that contain saturated fats if you are worried about your nutrition and health. This includes not only foods from meats and animal products, but also foods that include "vegetable oil". Many times, foods cooked in oils are higher in fat than those cooked in animal products. Saturated fat can build up fat throughout your body. Even in a food that is labeled a containing no cholesterol, saturated fats can increase your cholesterol.

Get your body ready early in the morning for the day's challenges. Breakfast is key when you're talking about daily energy. You want to focus on foods that are high in carbs and protein for your morning meal. These types of foods provide excellent nutrients that help quickly feed your body, provide it with energy, and help to regulate your hunger during the day.

Eggs are an excellent source of protein and can help maintain a nutrient-rich diet. Try to eat at least one a day. Avoid egg yolks and eat egg whites if you have issues with fat and cholesterol. They are very nutritious without the added fat.

Give your bread recipes a nutritional upgrade by substituting whole wheat flour for half the flour the recipe calls for. This will give your bread a good nutritional boost without sacrificing lightness of texture. You can also replace half the shortening required with applesauce.

Vitamin B6 is a natural combatant for depression. This vitamin assists in stabilizing your serotonin levels, which means that you are less likely to experience depression. Foods that contain lots of vitamin B6 include asparagus, chicken breast, and wheat germ. This helps during the winter when conditions are cold and sometimes miserable.

Garlic is useful for more than just warding off vampires. It can actually provide you with numerous health benefits. It can reduce you cholesterol level, blood pressure and triglycerides. Garlic can be taken as a supplement or added to your favorite foods, such as sauces and marinades. If you want to make it even sweeter, you can dip it in chocolate!

Parents should either pack their child's lunch or oversee their child packing it. This is the only way to ensure your child is eating healthy. It gives you control over what your child is eating for lunch. You have no control if your child is eating at the school cafeteria.

As you can see, nutrition is a deep and complex subject. You have to put forth research efforts and personal ambition, if you want to maintain your nutrition. By using the tips outlined above, you should be able to succeed.




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