Healthy Food Choices
Making Healthy Food Choices
Vegetables, fruits, and grains are normally low in fat and have
no cholesterol. Most are great sources of dietary fiber, complex
carbs, and vitamins.
The American Heart Association recommends that you eat foods that
are high in complex carbs and fiber.
Below are some tips for making healthy food choices:
Saturated Fat
Coconut is high in saturated fat, while olives
are high in monounsaturated fats and calories. You should use these
items sparingly to avoid getting too many calories from fat.
When vegetable grains are cooked, saturated fat or cholesterol
is often added. For example, egg yolks may be added to bread or
even pasta.
Sodium (salt)
Processed, canned, or preserved vegetables may also contain added
sodium. With some people, too much sodium (salt) may lead to high
blood pressure. There are some food companies that are actually canning
vegetables with less salt. You can look for these in the market area
or choose fresh and even frozen vegetables.
Nuts and seeds
Nuts and seeds tend to be high in calories and fat, although a majority
of the fat is polyunsaturated or monounsaturated. There are some varieties,
macadamie nuts for example, that are also high in saturated fat.
Soluble Fiber
Foods that are high in soluble fiber are a great choice as well.
Examples include oat bran,
oatmeal, beans, peas, rice bran, barley, and even apple pulp.
Whenever you are looking for healthy food choices, always make
sure you read the nutrition label or information about the food.
You can then determine what the food contains and how healthy it
truly is for your body. By taking your time and making your healthy
food choices wisely, you'll have a lifetime to enjoy the foods that
will take care of you.
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