Healthy Eating Plan Essay

Healthy Eating Plan
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Healthy Eating Plan

Tara Thomas Randle
August 24, 2008



















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Recently, I have placed myself on a special diet because I am trying to eat healthier in order to lose weight, so I have been trying to pay attention to calories. The groundwork for healthy living includes; healthy meal planning and lifestyle choices, including diet and physical activity.

My diet should consist of complex carbohydrates, which is considered a major source of energy because that is what the body needs. A little fat provides energy to the body. Fiber helps to keep the bowel system active. The best sources of vitamins come in the form of fruits and vegetables. For good bone structure I should add the recommended amount of dairy to my diet. With lean cut meats I get the recommended amount of protein and iron that my body needs. Water is the most essential source survival and allows the appropriate performance of every system of the body.
My customized food pyramid recommends that I plan for a 2000 calorie food guide. By following the recommended plan it should lead to a healthy and modest weight loss over time. According to my doctor, I need to remove soda from my diet, replacing it with water or crystal light.   Plan for least 3 ounces of whole grains a day. My vegetable intake should consist of; dark green vegetables approximately 2 cups per week, Orange Vegetables approximately 2 cups per week, Beans and Peas (dry) approximately 3 cups per week, Vegetables approximately 3 cups per week. The Pyramid suggested that I limit my intake of extra fats and sugars to 265 calories.
The stability of excellent health choices has been my goal for the last 3 weeks. My past diet consisted of 8-6 soft drinks a day starting at 7:00 am. Although,
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