what food should we eat
Eating the right food at the right quantitiy is key to not only being fit, but also to supporting your body and ensuring its long term vitality.
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Food Pyramid
A healthy diet conforms to the standards set by the food pyramid, which is built like this:
1. At the top level are sweets, fats and oils, alongside all the other foods we want to stay away from.
2. The next level consists of milk, cheese, yogurt, meat, poultry, fish, eggs, dry beans, and nuts. We should consume meals chosen from this food group three times a day.
3. Fruits and vegetables form the next level of the pyramid. They should be eaten between five and nine times a day.
4. Bread, rice, cereal, and pasta – the starch group – form the base of the pyramid. We should eat foods from this group between six and eleven times a day. -
The Right Food For Us
We should also take a closer look at the products comprising this food pyramid. Recent research, for example, has shown that pork now consists of 31% less fat, 14% less calories, and 10% less cholesterol than ten years ago; its lean cuts can even be compared to skinless chicken breasts.
Regarding fruits and vegetables, a cup of Muscatine grapes consists of only 90 calories and no fat or cholesterol, while tomatoes, low in calories, also contain a great quantity of potassium, phosphorus, minerals, and vitamins such as A and C. Blueberries are a great source of antioxidants, which help us stay young, healthy, and smart.
One egg gives you 69 nutrients, while sweet potatoes are a great source of fiber, comparable to oatmeal, and contain 23 times more beta carotene than broccoli. Furthermore, by adding 25 grams of soy protein (which is low in saturated fat and cholesterol) or a small serving of peanuts to your daily diet, you will significantly reduce the risk of heart disease.
