Nutritional Guidelines
When selecting a nutrition or weight loss program to lose body fat, make sure you are consuming a balanced and complete diet. Set realistic and attainable weight loss and diet goals.
Keep it simple. Find a program that fits your life style.
Choose a weight loss program that suggest healthier food selections like fruit, vegetables, whole grain cereals, beans, low-fat or nonfat dairy products, low fat meats, fish and skinless poultry.
Avoid foods that are high in fat and calories.
Avoid Foods that are high in sugars such as pastries, candy bars, pies and candy.
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6 NUTRIENTS THAT YOUR BODY NEEDS
1. Carbohydrates
2. Protein
3. Minerals
4. Vitamins
5. Water
6. Small intake of saturated fats
Everyone is looking for that secret magical diet that will give them that lean, light, defined body. The truth no one food or starvation diet is going to give you results. Eating a balanced diet including the nutrients that your body requires in the correct amount is the secret.
WHAT THE RIGHT FOODS DO FOR YOU
Protein: Protein supports growth and maintains healthy body cells. Protein can be found in meat, fish, poultry, eggs, dried beans, milk and cheese.
Carbohydrates: Carbohydrates are a source of energy for the central nervous system and supplies energy so that protein can be used for growth and maintenance of body cells. Carbohydrates can be found in bread, potatoes, corn, cereal and sugar.
Fat: Fat constitutes part of the structure of every cell. Fat can be found in foods such as butter, oil, sausages and salad dressing.
Calcium: Calcium combined with other minerals gives strength to the teeth and bones. Calcium can be found in foods such as yogurt, milk, salmon, sardines and even greens.
Iron: Iron prevents nutritional anemia and increases resistance to infection and disease. Iron can be found in liver, dried beans, red meat, peas and prune juice.
Vitamin C: Vitamin C strengthens the body, speeds up the healing process, and increases resistance to infection. Vitamin C can be found in foods such as grapefruit, oranges, strawberries, papaya and broccoli.
Vitamin A: Vitamin A functions to promote healthy eye tissues, in addition to assisting in formation and maintenance of skin and mucous membranes. Vitamin A can be found in foods such as liver, sweet potatoes, carrots and greens.
Niacin: Niacin aids digestion and regulates a normal appetite. Niacin can be found in foods such as liver, poultry, meat and fortified cereal products.
Thiamin: Thiamin assists in utilization of energy and promotes normal functioning of the nervous system. Thiamin can be found in foods such as fortified cereal products, pork, and nuts.
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