I found that per serving there is 0% saturated fat, 3% sodium, 23% fiber, 90% iron, and 25% vitamin B12. Reading the articles from the links provided on my student page also gave me the information of how to read the food labels correctly. There are six key food label facts to consider when looking at the labels. The first is the serving size and how many servings are in the container. Most people are unaware that they are eating more than one serving thus making their quick label readings off my not doubling the value, or more.
That food group would consist of brown rice, wheat bread, white bread, noodles, oatmeal, and grits. In the grain group I’m supposed to consume 6 ounces daily. Based on mypyramid.gov my daily intake is 5.9 ounces which is good. The
That was a lot for me. Now I make sure I eat three meals a day that stops me from eating unhealthy out of hunger. I make sure I have a protein shake daily. It’s loaded with vitamins and it also has a ton of protein which our body’s need as we grow older. I walk every day for 30 minutes and do sit ups, pushups, and side bends for 10 minutes five times a week.
My wife wanted to lose weight at the same time but didn’t have the same will power or determination as I did. She would continue to eat fast food on a daily basis right beside me, so it tested my will power to the max. I learned that I have a great deal of self discipline and determination. Instead of torturing myself I would give myself a one day cheat day. Even on my non-cheat days I learned to research the nutritional facts about fast foods before going to the restaurants so I would be able to keep track of my calories do I didn’t ruin my day.
(www.food-facts.suite101.com/article.cfm/the_health_benifits_of_nuts) The Asian food guide pyramid recommends fish or shellfish weekly. Fish is a healthy brain food filled with Omega 3 acids, which are usually lacking in our diet. They contribute to brain and tissue development, especially in infants. (www.feap.info/pieces/hottopics/advant5_en.asp) Fish recommended to be eaten weekly is sort of a double bonus because you are getting your protein from other sources and your body acquires Omega 3 acids which cannot be found in many other foods. Since your body does not make Omega 3 on its own, you have to get it through foods.
Understanding Food Labels SCI/241 instructor: Jared Underwood After watching the video “Food Label and You”, the 5/20 Rule explains the daily value of nutrients in a particular food. The rule states that if the label shows 5% or less of a nutrient then it is not a good source for that particular nutrient. For example, if there is a need to have more Vitamin C in your diet, you would not choose a food that the daily value of the nutrient is 5% or less, you would look for a food that has 20% or more of Vitamin C in it. Basically the 5/20 rule is a way to tell if a food is low or high in a particular nutrient. I went through my pantry and choose instant mashed potatoes, I never looked at the label before, and for someone that wants to watch their sodium intake, noticed that the daily value of the nutrient sodium is 21%.
I myself consumed all my calories at dinnertime and throughout the day drank water, herbal teas and coffees (black). But not everyone can do this. I was able to as I’m used to religious fasting for one month every year. Yet I still found it somewhat hard. To keep hunger at bay or feel satiated its been suggested to eat more foods higher in protein and low GI (glycemic index) foods.
I will need to eat healthy meals and exercise 3 times per week. | | | Specific | This is a specific goal because it has a measureable objective and is specific in the end result. 20 pounds is specific as is the goal for eating healthy meals and exercising. | | | Measurable | This goal is measurable because when I lose 20 pounds, I know I will have attained my goal. I will do a ‘weigh-in’ each Tuesday morning.
What is a very low-calorie diet? A very low-calorie diet (VLCD) is a doctor-supervised diet that typically uses commercially prepared formulas to promote rapid weight loss in patients who are obese. These formulas, usually liquid shakes or bars, replace all food intake for several weeks or months. VLCD formulas need to contain appropriate levels of vitamins and micronutrients to ensure that patients meet their nutritional requirements. Some physicians also prescribe VLCDs made up almost entirely of lean protein foods, such as fish and chicken.
There are many methods and practices to reduce the risk of getting these chronic diseases. I believe that this is where the proposition ‘prevent is better than cure’ is appropriately used. You might have been exposed to the idea of food pyramid by your doctor, parents or even at school. To sum things up, food pyramid is a food guide used to promote the optimal diet practice containing the adequate amount of essential vitamins and minerals needed by us to obtain a healthy body. The food pyramid is divided into 4 tiers, with foods such as rice, bread, cereal products, and pasta sitting at the bottom, proposing 6 to 11 servings per day.