strongly influence chances of staying healthy
affect what you eat and how your food affects you
The second layer
Whole grains
the best grain sources
of carbohydrates(for energy)
beans
vegetables
fruit
whole grains
oatmeal,whole wheat bread,brown rice
healthy eats and oils
good sources of healthy
unsaturated fats
canola,olive,soy,corn,sunflower
peanut,other vegetable oils
trans fat-free margarines,nuts
seeds,avocados,fatty fish(salmon)
vegetables
and fruits
A rich diet in them has
bountiful benefits
functions
heart attack,stroke,some types of cancers
low blood pressure,diverticulitis,cataract
macular degeneration,vision loss of old people
add variety to your diet,wake up your palate
The third layer
nuts,seeds,beans and tofu
plant foods
Beans
black beans,navy beans,garbanzos,lentils
Nuts
almonds,walnuts,pecans,peanuts
hazelnuts,pistachios(good for heart)
nuts and beans can lower the risk of heart diseases and diabetes
fish,poultry,eggs
>important sources of protein
fish~heart healthy omega-3 fats>heart diseases
chicken and turkey~protein>low in saturated fat
eggs~high levels of cholesterol
people with diabetes or heart diseases avoid egg yolk instead egg whites
The fourth layer
Dairy 1-2servings per day
or Vitamin D/calcium supplements
building strong bone~take calcium,vitamin d,exercise
The fifth layer
Use sparingly
white bread,rice,pasta;potatoes
sugery drinks and sweets;salt
cause fast and furious
increase in blood suger
lead to Weight gain,diabetes,heart disease,other chronic disorders
salt~~high-sodium>>increase risk of heart attack and stroke
It′s not a rigid roadmap but general,flexible guide[amounts vary depending different situations]
Alcohol in moderation(not for everyone)
an alcoholic drink a day lowers the risk of heart disease
Moderation
Man~~~1-2drinks a day
before middle age----risks always more than benefits
Women~~~one drink per day(pregnancy avoid)
Multivitamin with extra vitamin D(for most people)
>>>>nutritional backup
just meet the requirements of USP
excellent sources of protein,fiber,vitamins and minerals