Eat Healthy Foods for Good Nutrition

By Brittney

Whether you like it or not, nutrition is a vital part of our every day lives. Many of us don't regard what we snack on however. This article has a few fundamentals on nutrition that you need think about.

A wholesome and healthy diet should resemble a colorful palette - deep, bright colors that reflect the concentration of vitamins and minerals important for great health.

Fresh raw veggies should be the predominate food in your diet. Even if they may not taste as good as pie, veggies have more nutritional value that is important for great health. They are low in calories, fat, and have plenty of fiber. Which make them a great choice for weight loss as well.

Whole grains are another food that are healthy for your body. Notice I said WHOLE grains. Try to stay away from white-processed flour as there is barely any nutritional value in it. During the grain refining process almost all vitamins and minerals are taken out, as well as much of the fiber. Not to mention the fact that they bleach the flour, which puts chemicals in your body that shouldn't be there! So eat whole wheat bread instead of white bread, and whole rolled oats instead of instant.

Whole fresh fruits are another necessary food group for your general health and nutrition. They contain vitamins and fiber much like veggies do, but fruit is much sweeter which makes them perfect for when your sweet tooth starts acting up.

Another significant part of nutrition is protein. Protein can be found not only in lean meats and nuts, but also in veggies. Go for smaller portions of meats if you desperately have to have it however, and choose leaner meats such as chicken or fish over red meats such as beef.

Dairy is significant to keep in your diet as well. It is one of the major sources of calcium which is significant for keeping your entire body functioning properly. However, you should eat low-fat dairy products to cut down on your fat intake.
Lastly, try to cut out fried foods, processed food, and foods high in saturated fats, sugar, and salt.

Eat a wholesome and healthy diet and you're on your way to better general health and nutrition. No one else can control what goes in your body, so it's up to you. It's easier to do nothing, but you'll thank yourself later if you act on this.

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