Basic Good Nutrition
There are hundreds, if not, thousands (or more), nutritional plans available. Everyone is aware of the obesity epidemic in the United States and other countries around the world, and these diet and exercise programs have popped up partly to help that problem, and partly to make money.
Good nutrition is not as complicated as this would lead a person to believe. The truth is that healthy nutrition is very simple. A basic outline to follow would look like this:
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Eat whole grains instead of refined
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Get at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables per day
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Have a couple servings of dairy per day
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Choose lean meats or meat-alternatives
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Always limit sugar and alcohol (occasional treats are fine!)
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Drink 6 or more glasses of water per day
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Choose whole foods over pre-packaged, processed foods
The Food Pyramid
The Food Pyramid nutritional guidelines have recently changed, and it is in close alignment with this. The new "My Pyramid" strives to help people:
- Make smart choices from every food group.
- Find your balance between food and physical activity.
- Get the most nutrition out of your calories.
- Stay within your daily calorie needs.
It also makes some suggestions on a good amount of physical activity, which is an important part of every healthy routine.
Nutrition Resources
