To kick off our nutrition theme today, let's begin with the idea of nutrition vs. weight loss. We might as well put a disclaimer here - I'm not a nutritionist in any way, but I read a lot of articles and have a lot of ideas that have been gathered. Obviously, good nutrition is important to losing weight, but it's important even after you've lost weight and even if you don't need to lose any at all. So I think people should stop thinking about it for weight loss and just think about it for general health (then weight loss will just be an added bonus, if you need to lose any!).
Some tips (from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention website):
Why is healthy eating important?
When combined with exercise, a healthy diet can help you lose weight, lower your cholesterol level and improve the way your body functions on a daily basis.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Guide Pyramid divides food into 6 basic food groups, consisting of 1) grains, 2) fruits, 3) vegetables, 4) meats and beans, 5) dairy and 6) fats.
The USDA recommends that an adult daily diet include the following:
3 ounces of whole grains, and 6 ounces of grains total
2 cups of fruit
2 1/2 cups of vegetables
3 cups fat-free or low-fat dairy
The following are some ways to make healthier food choices and to get the recommended amounts of whole grains, fruits and vegetables and dairy.
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