Nutrition is all about fueling your body so that it can function at its fullest. There is so much information available on eating right because of how important it is to your overall health. How do you know where to start? Start with nutritional basics. This article is going to help you start out.
Calcium is one of the most important things our bodies need to perform optimally. Whether you're nine years old or forty-nine years old, everyone needs calcium. At younger ages, calcium aids in the building of healthy bones. At older ages, our bones begin to deteriorate. Calcium can slow and even stop that process. Proper nutrition can help you relieve many types of health conditions. Certain types of serious health concerns can be kept under control when you eat foods that do not make the problem worse. Diabetics can reduce sugar intake and those with high blood pressure can reduce salt and fat.
Try to make your kids healthy school lunches instead of relying on the cafeteria food or prepackaged process foods. try making them sandwiches with whole-grain breads or tortillas, lean cheeses and meats. Also include some chopped veggies such as celery and carrots, along with something sweet like fruit and low-fat yogurt.
To understand nutrition's importance, you need to gain an understanding of how your body functions. It is made up of many complex systems: the neural, the gastro-intestinal, the lymphatic, the endocrine, the muscular-skeletal and so on. These all dovetail and work together as a whole. This complex "wholeness" is what you need to gain a good sense of, in order to meet your body's nutritonal needs.
Drinking a glass of orange juice every morning is one of the best ways to start off your day. Orange juice is loaded with vitamin c, potassium, and other great nutrients. Some brands even add calcium to their orange juice. One tall glass of 100% orange juice per day is a great way to get the recommended amount of fruit in your diet.
Milkshakes are unhealthy. You should avoid eating them, even if they are small. Milkshakes can be very high in fat, having around 30 grams of fat. If you really enjoy milkshakes, try a substitute. You can try making a smoothie or making a homemade milkshake. If you make the homemade milkshake, be sure to use low-fat items, such as yogurt and skim milk. Make an effort to cook your meals instead of eating out. When you are the one preparing your meals you have total control over each and every ingredient that goes into the preparation and you can avoid those that you know are not particularly good for you.
Instead of reaching for a sugary or salty preservative-laden snack, try distracting yourself by finding more productive things to do with your hands and mouth. Call a friend, sing along with your radio, or pick up the latest page-turner from the local library. Chances are good that you will find that you were not even hungry to begin with.
Think sesame seeds are only good for garnishing hamburger buns? Think again! Sesame is full of essential nutrients like calcium, iron, and vitamins E and B1. It also contains antioxidants. Hummus is a delicious way to consume sesame, while also getting protein from the chickpeas in it. Spread it on some pita and enjoy a tasty and healthy snack.
If you have bought one of the new special peanut butters with extra omega-3s added in order to improve your nutrition, be aware that you've mostly bought a marketing ploy. Though many foods are fortified in a way that makes a real difference nutritionally, the amount of omega-3s added to this special (and expensive) peanut butter is so small that you would have to eat 8 sandwiches' worth (16 tablespoons) to get as much omega-3 as in a four-ounce serving of salmon.
Nutrition is a comprehensive and sometimes exhausting topic. That said, you can make learning about nutrition fun by keeping your 'lessons' small and succinct. Literature such as short news articles, website blurbs, and other factoids can act as guides for your nutritional needs. If your facts come from reliable sources, you can rest assured that you'll find your new information useful!
Calcium is one of the most important things our bodies need to perform optimally. Whether you're nine years old or forty-nine years old, everyone needs calcium. At younger ages, calcium aids in the building of healthy bones. At older ages, our bones begin to deteriorate. Calcium can slow and even stop that process. Proper nutrition can help you relieve many types of health conditions. Certain types of serious health concerns can be kept under control when you eat foods that do not make the problem worse. Diabetics can reduce sugar intake and those with high blood pressure can reduce salt and fat.
Try to make your kids healthy school lunches instead of relying on the cafeteria food or prepackaged process foods. try making them sandwiches with whole-grain breads or tortillas, lean cheeses and meats. Also include some chopped veggies such as celery and carrots, along with something sweet like fruit and low-fat yogurt.
To understand nutrition's importance, you need to gain an understanding of how your body functions. It is made up of many complex systems: the neural, the gastro-intestinal, the lymphatic, the endocrine, the muscular-skeletal and so on. These all dovetail and work together as a whole. This complex "wholeness" is what you need to gain a good sense of, in order to meet your body's nutritonal needs.
Drinking a glass of orange juice every morning is one of the best ways to start off your day. Orange juice is loaded with vitamin c, potassium, and other great nutrients. Some brands even add calcium to their orange juice. One tall glass of 100% orange juice per day is a great way to get the recommended amount of fruit in your diet.
Milkshakes are unhealthy. You should avoid eating them, even if they are small. Milkshakes can be very high in fat, having around 30 grams of fat. If you really enjoy milkshakes, try a substitute. You can try making a smoothie or making a homemade milkshake. If you make the homemade milkshake, be sure to use low-fat items, such as yogurt and skim milk. Make an effort to cook your meals instead of eating out. When you are the one preparing your meals you have total control over each and every ingredient that goes into the preparation and you can avoid those that you know are not particularly good for you.
Instead of reaching for a sugary or salty preservative-laden snack, try distracting yourself by finding more productive things to do with your hands and mouth. Call a friend, sing along with your radio, or pick up the latest page-turner from the local library. Chances are good that you will find that you were not even hungry to begin with.
Think sesame seeds are only good for garnishing hamburger buns? Think again! Sesame is full of essential nutrients like calcium, iron, and vitamins E and B1. It also contains antioxidants. Hummus is a delicious way to consume sesame, while also getting protein from the chickpeas in it. Spread it on some pita and enjoy a tasty and healthy snack.
If you have bought one of the new special peanut butters with extra omega-3s added in order to improve your nutrition, be aware that you've mostly bought a marketing ploy. Though many foods are fortified in a way that makes a real difference nutritionally, the amount of omega-3s added to this special (and expensive) peanut butter is so small that you would have to eat 8 sandwiches' worth (16 tablespoons) to get as much omega-3 as in a four-ounce serving of salmon.
Nutrition is a comprehensive and sometimes exhausting topic. That said, you can make learning about nutrition fun by keeping your 'lessons' small and succinct. Literature such as short news articles, website blurbs, and other factoids can act as guides for your nutritional needs. If your facts come from reliable sources, you can rest assured that you'll find your new information useful!
About the Author:
About author: Dr. PJ Prakash has a Ph.D. in Nutrition from the Univ. of Rhode Island (USA). Visit his website to download your Nutritional Weight Loss eCourse, or to get advice on good nutrition.