Food and Nutritions

Wednesday, December 30th, 2009

Nutrition is the result of daily consumption of all nutrients recommended for a healthy, balanced diet. Good nutrition has two purposes: to provide the energy needed for physical activity and maintain body functions.
Water is needed to run vital functions and provide certain minerals that keep us healthy. An average of 80% of our body is [...]

Healthy Food: the 7 golden rules

Tuesday, December 29th, 2009

HEALTHY FOOD:
THE 7 GOLDEN RULES

Eating a healthy diet requires common sense and knowledge of rules that provide the foundation for a nutritious meal plan.
RULE 1: EAT VARIETY OF FOODS

Each food group vary in the amount and type of nutrients contained so when planning your meals, it is important to select foods from each food group: [...]

How to distribute food throughout the day

Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009

To stay in the right weight, it only matters what you eat, but how you eat and how food is distributed throughout the day.
1. Breakfast
The distribution of food throughout the day, we guarantee an adequate supply of nutrients. Do not skip breakfast ever. A proper breakfast provides the energy we need to start the day. [...]

In fact, you are what you eat

Saturday, December 19th, 2009

Your food choices can modulate their emotions and brain power, say experts. Perhaps the old saying you are right: the heart of man is attained through the belly.
The breads and other foods high in carbohydrates can make you smile, while fish and meat are high in protein may help get the maximum grade on a [...]

Balancing food intake over the week

Friday, December 18th, 2009

Food items that are grouped according to their characteristics, must be consumed in a specified amount over a week to get a balanced diet.
1. Fruit
Fruit. Should be consumed daily for two to three pieces. Fruit should be eaten daily. Do not be lacking in our diet at least one or two pieces of fruit a [...]