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By Mary Taylor


As individuals grow over time, so too the need for certain vitamins and nutrients. While baby food often include these ingredients, as babies grow into children and children into teenagers and teenagers into adults, dietary needs change. As such, it is important to know recommended healthy eating habits for adults and teenagers.

Every adult needs to have a diet that is rich in fiber. In addition, it is important that these individuals consume foods from a number of different groups. These food groups include, fruit, vegetables, whole grains, fat-free dairy, meat, poultry, fish, beans, eggs and nuts. By eating the recommended daily amount of these food groups, individuals can avoid a number of health related issues.

While this is this the case, it is important these foods be prepared in the healthiest manner possible. In doing so, it is important to avoid saturated and trans fat, high levels of salt and added sugars. Although, depending on whether an individual is effected by Diabetes Type A or Type B, there may need to be modifications with regards to sugar intake. As there are now natural sweeteners such as Stevia which can help balance blood sugars, it is often recommended that individuals use these alternatives when and where possible.

While important for adults, there are some guidelines which apply to most individuals. These include, a diet rich in fresh fruits and vegetables, beans, nuts and other proteins. While it is important to avoid canned foods where possible, if canned fruits and vegetables are the only option, then these are better than not acquiring the important nutrients these foods offer.

Fresh dark green vegetables provide some of the most important vitamins and nutrients. In most cases, these vegetables can be eaten raw or cooked. Most often, one is going to get the most nutrients from eating them raw. Some of these include, broccoli, kale, lettuce and spinach along with orange and yellow vegetables such as carrots, corn and squash.

Whether young or old, it is important to incorporate a diet that is high in protein. While this is the case, it is also recommended that different types of protein be interchanged on a regular basis. Foods in this category include fish, beans, peas, nuts and eggs. For those on a vegetarian or vegan diet, it is important to incorporate as much protein as possible on a daily basis.

While it is important not to over eat when it comes to bread and other grains, it is often recommended that individuals eat at least 3 ounces per day. Whether whole grain toast, pancakes, waffles, cereal, crackers, rice or pasta. For those whom are sensitive to gluten or have been diagnosed with Celiac disease, there are alternative grain and rice based foods which can be found in health food stores and supermarkets.

By incorporating three servings of fat-free or low-fat dairy such as butter or margarine, milk, yogurt and cheese, most can acquire the recommended daily dosage of Vitamin D. For those on vegan diets or lactose intolerant, adding calcium and Vitamin D supplements are essential. Whether eating foods and drinks rich in Vitamin D and calcium, or taking supplements along with avoiding trans and saturated fats, eating healthy is one way to assure living a longer, happier and healthier life.




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