Food alone cannot supply all the nutrition your body requires; thus it is important to choose a variety of nutritious options.
Avoid junk food and beverages high in saturated fat, added salt, sugars and kilojoules. Instead opt for healthy options such as whole grains, fruits and vegetables, low-fat dairy and unsaturated fats such as olive or vegetable oils as part of a balanced diet. Try new recipes while eating foods in moderation!
Vegetables
Vegetables are packed with vitamin A, C and K along with antioxidants like potassium and fiber – not to mention they’re low in calories! And all this goodness helps maintain stable blood sugar levels!
Vegetables come from every part of a plant’s body: roots, shoots, leaves, flower buds, stems tubers and bulbs. Vegetables form part of the food group known as vegetables – including cruciferous vegetables such as collard greens or leafy greens as well as red and orange veggies such as tomatoes. Starchy vegetables and legumes (beans and peas) also fall within this group. Including more vegetables can help prevent cardiovascular disease – which is the leading cause of death among both men and women – by eating less red meat. Consuming more vegetables can help prevent death as it reduces cholesterol in our systems. Including more veggies can help protect our systems by protecting our systems.
Fruits
Fruits are low in fat and sodium content and provide essential vitamins like fiber, potassium (K), and vitamin C. Their natural sweetness also makes them attractive to both children and adults.
Fruit photo flashcards can provide students with an effective and engaging way of teaching them where fruits come from and encouraging healthy fruit consumption. Fruit flashcards also serve to remind children about eating a variety of fruits.
Technically, fruit refers to any structure which bears seeds and develops from flowering plants’ ovaries; culinary uses of the term extend beyond this definition to encompass sweet or tart seed-bearing parts found within foods that would typically be considered vegetables such as beans and tomatoes.
Meat
Meat is defined as any product made from animal flesh such as cattle, pigs, sheep, rabbits and birds that has been processed into edible form for consumption as food. Vegans or those avoiding animal products (vegetarians) must seek alternative sources of protein, fats, calories and nutrition in their diets to meet nutritional requirements.
Meat is an excellent source of protein, an essential element for cell repair and growth, iron and zinc. But in excess, meat consumption may become harmful; an overeating of meat has been linked to heart disease and cancer risk as well as digestive problems like bloating and constipation.
Dairy
Dairy products are nutrient-rich foods made with animal milk, including cheese, yogurt, curd, butter and ice cream. Plant-based milk alternatives such as soymilk are not considered dairy but should still be included as part of your daily diet.
Dairies provide calcium, protein, and other vital nutrients necessary for optimal skeletal health and reduced osteoporosis risk. Furthermore, dairy may promote weight loss while improving heart health.
Substituting sugar-sweetened beverages in current patterns for fluid milk decreases diet quality and prevents meeting nutritional recommendations, with this being particularly true if cheese were substituted with soft drinks, fruit juices and sports beverages.
Fats
Fats are essential components of the human diet and energy source. “Bad” fats such as saturated and trans fats can raise cholesterol levels and raise risk of diseases; on the other hand, “good” monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats (such as avocado, egg yolks, olives & olive oil, nuts & seeds fatty fish etc) may reduce this level. Sources include avocado egg yolks olives & olive oil nuts seeds fish whole milk
Fats add depth of flavor to food and are vital in absorbing vitamins A, D, E and K from food sources. But too much fat can be dangerous; its extra calories turn quickly into body fat storage. So selecting vegetable-derived sources for healthy fats is crucial.
Sweets
Sugar provides energy to our bodies. However, it is important to monitor how much sugar we are consuming as too much sweets may lead to weight gain and tooth decay.
Sweets are foods with lots of empty calories and unhealthy fat, such as desserts, cakes, cookies and ice cream. In addition, this category of food includes candy as well as sugary spreads and syrups.
Western culture often treats sweets and dessert as interchangeable terms; however, in other cultures these terms have distinct definitions; dessert is sometimes seen as more formal fare served at the end of a meal, while sweets may be eaten casually with fingers.
