Why Nutrition is Important
dustybritches
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One of the most important drivers of good physical and psychological health is what we eat. Food provides the energy and nutrients you need to be healthy. Nutrients include:
• Proteins (e.g. fish, chicken, beans)
• Carbohydrates (e.g., bread, fruits, vegetables)
• Fats (e.g., walnuts, olive oils)
• Vitamins (e.g., vitamin D, folic acid)
• Minerals (e.g., potassium, calcium)
• Water
In short, healthy food is fuel for the body. This fuel is essential to your physical and mental performance, and helps maintain emotional control during times of stress.
Nutrition Tips
The following daily nutrition recommendations are important to keep in mind:
Fruits and vegetables--Eat at least 3 – 5 servings of colorful vegetables and 2 or more servings of fruit each day.
Grains--Aim for 6 or more servings of whole grain products each day.
Fiber--20 – 35 grams of dietary fiber are recommended daily
Dairy--Aim to have 3 cups of low-fat dairy products, including milk, yogurt and cheese, each day.
Meat/beans--Eat 7 ounces of meat or beans (legumes) each day, with lean or low-fat choices that are heavy on fish, beans, peas, nuts and seeds.
Omega-3 fatty acids Seafood: salmon, tuna, sardines and mackerel (supplements provide a significant boost in mood and resistance to stress)
http://www.cnpp.usda.gov/dietary-guidelines
• Proteins (e.g. fish, chicken, beans)
• Carbohydrates (e.g., bread, fruits, vegetables)
• Fats (e.g., walnuts, olive oils)
• Vitamins (e.g., vitamin D, folic acid)
• Minerals (e.g., potassium, calcium)
• Water
In short, healthy food is fuel for the body. This fuel is essential to your physical and mental performance, and helps maintain emotional control during times of stress.
Nutrition Tips
The following daily nutrition recommendations are important to keep in mind:
Fruits and vegetables--Eat at least 3 – 5 servings of colorful vegetables and 2 or more servings of fruit each day.
Grains--Aim for 6 or more servings of whole grain products each day.
Fiber--20 – 35 grams of dietary fiber are recommended daily
Dairy--Aim to have 3 cups of low-fat dairy products, including milk, yogurt and cheese, each day.
Meat/beans--Eat 7 ounces of meat or beans (legumes) each day, with lean or low-fat choices that are heavy on fish, beans, peas, nuts and seeds.
Omega-3 fatty acids Seafood: salmon, tuna, sardines and mackerel (supplements provide a significant boost in mood and resistance to stress)
http://www.cnpp.usda.gov/dietary-guidelines
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