We're taught nutrition from a young age, but the fact is that science changes as technology advances. That means what you knew as a child may no longer be applicable to your day-to-day life. Staying on top of your nutrition means taking the time to check the news, too! This article will outline some fresh ideas on nutrition.
To keep your diet healthy, you should try to consume many fruits and vegetables each day. The USDA recommended daily allowance of fruits and veggies combined is 9-13 servings a day. That sounds like a lot, but it's really not difficult to fit them in. Have a glass of real orange juice with your breakfast or put tomato pasta sauce on your spaghetti.
When making a smoothie for a meal, it is important to only add ingredients that are healthy. Don't just load a smoothie with fruit and ice cream. That will load it with calories, and turn it into an unhealthy treat. Use yogurt, berries, frozen bananas and a small amount of honey.
If you are tired of boring dishes on your diet that do not contain flavor, add chili pepper sauce to your meal. This will give you the vibrant kick that you need and is also one of the healthiest additives that you can use in your meals when you are dieting.
Strive to limit the use of the microwave in your home, as most of the foods that you cook in this device will not help your body. Try to eat as many natural foods as you can, if you want to improve your weight and the way that you look.
Legumes are superstars of the nutritional world. They provide protein and help balance blood sugar. But they may seem dull. Just dress them up in a good recipe and they are superstars of taste also: lentils become a good veggie burger, chick peas become hummus, beans excel in Mexican dishes, and there is nothing better than a bowl of homemade pea soup on a cold winter day!
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.
Foods that are made for diets sometimes have extra sugar that you do not need to make them more flavorful. Check the ingredients thoroughly to make sure that there aren't other hidden things that you do not want to eat.
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!
To keep your diet healthy, you should try to consume many fruits and vegetables each day. The USDA recommended daily allowance of fruits and veggies combined is 9-13 servings a day. That sounds like a lot, but it's really not difficult to fit them in. Have a glass of real orange juice with your breakfast or put tomato pasta sauce on your spaghetti.
When making a smoothie for a meal, it is important to only add ingredients that are healthy. Don't just load a smoothie with fruit and ice cream. That will load it with calories, and turn it into an unhealthy treat. Use yogurt, berries, frozen bananas and a small amount of honey.
If you are tired of boring dishes on your diet that do not contain flavor, add chili pepper sauce to your meal. This will give you the vibrant kick that you need and is also one of the healthiest additives that you can use in your meals when you are dieting.
Strive to limit the use of the microwave in your home, as most of the foods that you cook in this device will not help your body. Try to eat as many natural foods as you can, if you want to improve your weight and the way that you look.
Legumes are superstars of the nutritional world. They provide protein and help balance blood sugar. But they may seem dull. Just dress them up in a good recipe and they are superstars of taste also: lentils become a good veggie burger, chick peas become hummus, beans excel in Mexican dishes, and there is nothing better than a bowl of homemade pea soup on a cold winter day!
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.
Foods that are made for diets sometimes have extra sugar that you do not need to make them more flavorful. Check the ingredients thoroughly to make sure that there aren't other hidden things that you do not want to eat.
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). Stop by his site to learn all about good nutrition, or how to become a nutrition coach.
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