Nutrition
The key to better living
Myths and Truths
Myth: Processed Low-Fat Foods Are Healthy Options
Truth: 'Low- fat foods" are actually loaded with sugar
If the food has 'Low-fat or diet" then you will also find lots of corn syrup and artificial chemicals
Chart
This chart shows how the fats in foods fluctuate and how much is actually in your food.
What should be included in your every day diet
The Dos, Eat foods high in protein and that give you energy.
The Donts, Dont eat food high in sodium such as fries, burgers and any high sodium product as that can lead to a gain in fat and unhealthy lifestyles.
What is not needed in your everyday diet
SUGAR, because it can lead to a gain in weight and does not provide a good energy source for the long term
LDL
Having a high content of this cholesterol in your body increases the chance of you having a heart attack. It causes sudden blood clots to form resulting in a heart attack
HDl
This cholesterol is considered the good cholesterol it is a high-density lipoprotein. High Hdl levels reduce the risk of heart disease.
Recommendation
If you have a heart disease in your family or are overweight then you should change your diets and fit in the least amount of cholesterol.
The order that the body burns its stored energy
Carbohydrates, protein, Fat
Underweight
If a person is underweight then they will have a weakened immune system and feel more tired than most individuals.
Overweight
If a person is overweight then they have a greater chance of getting serious diseases such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
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