Website or good info about food nutrition

Pepsab

Hey all. Since im fairly new to eating healthy im finding it quite hard to wrap my head around all the good vs bad foods. Im looking to change my diet forever not just a quick diet to lose weight so i want to make getting all the correct info about food that i can.

Can anyone recommend any good websites or books even that tell you all about different food groups etc and how much you should be getting and things like that.

Thanks

seska422

Honestly, there aren't specifically "good" and "bad" foods, aside from trans fats. The goal is to have an overall balanced diet so that you cover your nutritional needs. Keeping an eye on your macros helps you make sure you get at least enough protein and fat.

I aim for 80% of my calories from nutrient-dense foods and 20% from treats.

ETA: Here's a link to the US Macronutrient recommendations: Dietary Reference Intakes: Macronutrients

I started from my normal way of eating and changed small things here and there rather than jumping in with both feet. I experimented to find a way of eating that I can sustain over time.

usmcmp

It's pretty easy, there are no good or bad foods. All foods have macros which are protein, fat, and carbohydrates (carbs). They each have a different role in the body. When the body breaks down food it only sees those plus vitamins and minerals.

When you eat it's good to get a balance of the macros. Eating things like chicken and vegetables tend to be filling with lower calories. This is a good way to help keep calories in check. Eating candy or cookies is not bad, is not bad for you, and is not going to destroy your health unless you are allergic. Eating only those would make it really hard to keep your calories at an appropriate amount. Eating a little here and there can be a great way to satisfy a sweet tooth.

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RedSierra

Here are a couple of useful websites:

https://www.choosemyplate.gov/

https://choosemyplate-prod.azureedge.net/sites/default/files/myplate/checklists/MyPlateDailyChecklist_1600cals_Age14plus.pdf

Click on your age and calorie bracket for more details.


This is an interesting website. It gives very detailed nutrition info.

https://cronometer.com/

Rusty740

I like livestrong.com for this type of stuff, seems not to have too much nonsense...most of the time.

lemurcat12

Good basic source on nutrition: https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/healthy-eating-plate/

Honestly, it's not that complicated, though. All the diet gurus try to make it seem like it is, but I bet if you use common sense you'd know what a healthy diet involves (and you don't have to eliminate all less nutrient dense foods, either, just eat them in moderation in the context of an overall calorie-appropriate, healthful diet). I think of it as focusing first on planning nutritious meals based around vegetables and protein (all of my meals are planned this way, ideally), including some healthy sources of fat and more indulgent additions that just make the overall meal taste really good (like cooking veg in olive oil or adding nuts or a little cheese to a salad, or olives, having roasted chicken breast with the skin on it, if I like it better that way, so on). Then, if I have room, I might have a little something else or save calories for a restaurant dinner on the weekend.

AnvilHead

Rusty740 wrote: »

I like livestrong.com for this type of stuff, seems not to have too much nonsense...most of the time.

I find Livestrong to be the exact opposite of that. They have a lot of derpy, woo-filled clickbait articles and are about on par with Dr. Oz for reliable nutrition information, IMO.


Right off the current front page:

"5 Life-Changing Detoxes that Don't Involve Food"

"How Ayurveda Can Help You Find the Best Diet For Your Body"

"How to Eat and Drink Like Audrey Hepburn"

'The 30-day Get Lean in 2017 Challenge"


Not exactly the kind of stuff I have in mind when I'm looking for solid nutrition info.

AnvilHead

One decent resource would be Science Driven Nutrition.

Science Based Medicine also has a nutrition section with some good reading.

And of course, Bodyrecomposition.com has an extensive, evidence-based library of articles about nutrition (as well as training and various other topics). One of the best sites on the internet for health/nutrition related content IMO.

Francl27

A good start? 5 servings of fruit and veggies.

_pi3_

I gained most of my knowledge asking Google specific questions

HeidiCooksSupper

My favorite site is NutritionSource from Harvard's School of Public Health. They keep it updated and base everything on the latest research consensus.

https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/