Do you know that complete nutrition also means diet with a suitable amount of fat?
Mind you, but not all fats are dangerous. As bad as the adverts may potray it, there are some fats that are very beneficial for human body. As such, no health-promoting diet would be complete without an adequate supply of healthy fats.
Omega-3-fatty acids in particular may be instrumental in maintaining healthy brain throughout life. Omega-3s, particularly a component named DHA, are present in the brain, so having them in our diet will be very beneficial.
Fatty fish is a particularly good source of DHA. Components of fatty acids in fish go straight to the synapses of nerve cells. That means they help neurons communicate with one another, which may have a positive effect on learning and memory.
Good source of Omega-3 fatty acids:
Cold-water fish like salmon, mackerel, herring, sardines and tuna. Plant options include walnuts and flaxseed. Avocados as well as olive oil and canola are beneficial for other reasons too because they play a role in lowering Bad 'LDL' Cholesterol in the blood and help promote blood flow. So it is always wise to include them in your diet.
:) Happy eating and Nutrition is the key to a healthy body
Wednesday, 25 June 2008
Tuesday, 24 June 2008
Eat your way smart
Experts say that brain foods also deliver nutrients that are good to our heart, liver and kidneys. The key is to start eating rightly, early. Much of the discussion of nutrition and brain health is linked with infants and children. But it is always never too late to improve your diet. Anti-oxidants against ageing: Oxidation, the very process that causes metal to rust is also damaging to our brain cells. Almost every diseases that related to ageing has somehow linked to oxidative stress and inflammatory component. Anti oxidants-particularly the vitamins A,C,E and other compounds can help to lessen the damage by neutralizing the free radicals. Some anti-oxidants have direct link or contribution to certain parts of our body. Ellagitannins in raspberries, strawberries and blueberries are found in the hippocampus, the brain;s memory control area. Proantochyanins from blueberries, purple grapes, red grape juice and red wine are concentrated around the striatum, which is closely associeted to spatial memory. These compounds is thought to enhance the performance of those specific areas in the brain, In the spice category, curcumin which is a component of turmeric has a powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Best to eat: Enhance the variety of different colours of fruits and vegetables in our diet. People who drink fruit juice at least three times significantly reduced their risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. Teas - which contain high levels of anti-oxidants (green, black without milk) are very beneficial along with a moderate intake of vary dark cocoa or hot cocoa. you can also add some turmeric-ricd curry powder on vegetables, or mix the turmeric into your dips for vegetables, better still have a low oil, low fat curry dish accordingly. Good Luck! and Have fun choosing your food!
Thursday, 12 June 2008
The Danger of Plastics
1. No plastic containers in micro.
2. No water bottles in freezer.
3. No plastic wrap in microwave.
Johns Hopkins has recently sent this out in its newsletters. This information is being circulated at Walter Reed Army Medical Center as well. Dioxin chemicals causes cancer, especially breast cancer.
Dioxins are highly poisonous to the cells of our bodies. Don't freeze your plastic bottles with water in them as this releases dioxins from the plastic. Recently, Dr. Edward Fujimoto, Wellness Program Manager at Castle Hospital was on a TV program to explain this health hazard.
He talked about dioxins and how bad they are for us. He said that we should not be heating our food in the microwave using plastic containers. This especially applies to foods that contain fat. He said that the combination of fat, high heat, and plastics releases dioxin into the food and ultimately into the cells of the body. Instead, he recommends using glass, such as CorningWare, Pyrex or ceramic containers for heating food. You get the same results, only without the dioxin. So such things as TV dinners, instant ramen and soups, etc., should be removed from the container and heated in something else. Paper isn't bad but you don't know what is in the paper. It's just safer to use tempered glass, Corning Ware, etc. He reminded us that a while ago some of the fast food restaurants moved away from the foam containers to paper. The dioxin problem is one of the reasons.
Also, he pointed out that plastic wrap, such as Saran, is just as dangerous when placed over foods to be cooked in
the microwave. As the food is nuked, the high heat causes poisonous toxins to actually melt out of the plastic wrap and drip into the food. Cover food with a paper towel instead.
This is an article that should be sent to anyone important in your life.
2. No water bottles in freezer.
3. No plastic wrap in microwave.
Johns Hopkins has recently sent this out in its newsletters. This information is being circulated at Walter Reed Army Medical Center as well. Dioxin chemicals causes cancer, especially breast cancer.
Dioxins are highly poisonous to the cells of our bodies. Don't freeze your plastic bottles with water in them as this releases dioxins from the plastic. Recently, Dr. Edward Fujimoto, Wellness Program Manager at Castle Hospital was on a TV program to explain this health hazard.
He talked about dioxins and how bad they are for us. He said that we should not be heating our food in the microwave using plastic containers. This especially applies to foods that contain fat. He said that the combination of fat, high heat, and plastics releases dioxin into the food and ultimately into the cells of the body. Instead, he recommends using glass, such as CorningWare, Pyrex or ceramic containers for heating food. You get the same results, only without the dioxin. So such things as TV dinners, instant ramen and soups, etc., should be removed from the container and heated in something else. Paper isn't bad but you don't know what is in the paper. It's just safer to use tempered glass, Corning Ware, etc. He reminded us that a while ago some of the fast food restaurants moved away from the foam containers to paper. The dioxin problem is one of the reasons.
Also, he pointed out that plastic wrap, such as Saran, is just as dangerous when placed over foods to be cooked in
the microwave. As the food is nuked, the high heat causes poisonous toxins to actually melt out of the plastic wrap and drip into the food. Cover food with a paper towel instead.
This is an article that should be sent to anyone important in your life.
Cancer Cells - Info
1. Every person has cancer cells in the body.
These cancer cells do not show up in the standard tests until they have multiplied to a few billion. When doctors tell cancer patients that there are no more cancer cells in their bodies after treatment, it just means the tests are unable to detect the cancer cells because they have not reached the detectable size.
2. Cancer cells occur between 6 to more than 10 times in a person's lifetime.
3. When the person's immune system is strong the cancer cells will be destroyed and prevented from multiplying and forming tumours.
4. When a person has cancer it indicates the person has multiple nutritional deficiencies. These could be due to genetic, environmental, food and lifestyle factors.
5. To overcome the multiple nutritional deficiencies, changing diet and including supplements will strengthen the immune system.
6. Chemotherapy involves poisoning the rapidly-growing cancer cells and also destroys rapidly-growing healthy cells in the bone marrow, gastro-intestinal tract etc, and can cause organ damage, like liver, kidneys, heart, lungs etc.
7. Radiation while destroying cancer cells also burns, scars and damages healthy cells, tissues and organs.
8. Initial treatment with chemotherapy and radiation will often reduce tumor size. However prolonged use of chemotherapy and radiation do not result in more tumor destruction.
9. When the body has too much toxic burden from chemotherapy and radiation the immune system is either compromised or destroyed, hence the person can succumb to various kinds of infections and complications.
10. Chemotherapy and radiation can cause cancer cells to mutate and become resistant and difficult to destroy. Surgery can also cause cancer cells to spread to other sites.
11. An effective way to battle cancer is to starve the cancer cells by not feeding it with the foods it needs to multiply.
CANCER CELLS FEED ON:
a. Sugar is a cancer-feeder. By cutting off sugar it cuts off one important food supply to the cancer cells. Sugar substitutes like NutraSweet, Equal, Spoonful, etc are made with Aspartame and it is harmful. A better natural substitute would be Manuka honey or molasses but only in very small amounts. Table salt has a chemical added to make it white in colour. Better alternative is Bragg's aminos or sea salt.
b. Milk causes the body to produce mucus, especially in the gastro-intestinal tract. Cancer feeds on mucus. By cutting off milk and substituting with unsweetened soya milk cancer cells are being starved.
c. Cancer cells thrive in an acid environment. A meat-based diet is acidic and it is best to eat fish, and a little chicken rather than beef or pork. Meat also contains livestock antibiotics, growth hormones and parasites, which are all harmful, especially to people with cancer.
d. A diet made of 80% fresh vegetables and juice, whole grains, seeds, nuts and a little fruits help put the body into an alkaline environment. About 20% can be from cooked food including beans. Fresh vegetable juices provide live enzymes that are easily absorbed and reach down to cellular levels within 15 minutes to nourish and enhance growth of healthy cells. To obtain live enzymes for building healthy cells try and drink fresh vegetable juice (most vegetables including bean sprouts) and eat some raw vegetables 2 or 3 times a day. Enzymes are destroyed at temperatures of 104 degrees F (40 degrees C).
e. Avoid coffee, tea, and chocolate, which have high caffeine. Green tea is a better alternative and has cancer-fighting properties. Water- best to drink purified water, or filtered, to avoid known toxins and heavy metals in tap water. Distilled water is acidic, avoid it.
12. Meat protein is difficult to digest and requires a lot of digestive enzymes. Undigested meat remaining in the intestines become putrified and leads to more toxic buildup.
13. Cancer cell walls have a tough protein covering. By refraining from or eating less meat it frees more enzymes to attack the protein walls of cancer cells and allows the body's killer cells to destroy the cancer cells.
14. Some supplements build up the immune system (IP6, Flor ssence,Essiac, anti-oxidants, vitamins, minerals, EFAs etc.) to enable the body's own killer cells to destroy cancer cells. Other supplements like vitamin E are known to cause apoptosis, or programmed cell death, the body's normal method of disposing of damaged, unwanted, or unneeded cells.
15. Cancer is a disease of the mind, body, and spirit. A proactive
and positive spirit will help the cancer warrior be a survivor. Anger, un forgiveness and bitterness put the body into a stressful and acidic environment. Learn to have a loving and forgiving spirit. Learn to relax and enjoy life.
1 6. Cancer cells cannot thrive in an oxygenated environment. Exercising daily, and deep breathing help to get more oxygen down to the cellular level. Oxygen therapy is another means employed to destroy cancer cells.
These cancer cells do not show up in the standard tests until they have multiplied to a few billion. When doctors tell cancer patients that there are no more cancer cells in their bodies after treatment, it just means the tests are unable to detect the cancer cells because they have not reached the detectable size.
2. Cancer cells occur between 6 to more than 10 times in a person's lifetime.
3. When the person's immune system is strong the cancer cells will be destroyed and prevented from multiplying and forming tumours.
4. When a person has cancer it indicates the person has multiple nutritional deficiencies. These could be due to genetic, environmental, food and lifestyle factors.
5. To overcome the multiple nutritional deficiencies, changing diet and including supplements will strengthen the immune system.
6. Chemotherapy involves poisoning the rapidly-growing cancer cells and also destroys rapidly-growing healthy cells in the bone marrow, gastro-intestinal tract etc, and can cause organ damage, like liver, kidneys, heart, lungs etc.
7. Radiation while destroying cancer cells also burns, scars and damages healthy cells, tissues and organs.
8. Initial treatment with chemotherapy and radiation will often reduce tumor size. However prolonged use of chemotherapy and radiation do not result in more tumor destruction.
9. When the body has too much toxic burden from chemotherapy and radiation the immune system is either compromised or destroyed, hence the person can succumb to various kinds of infections and complications.
10. Chemotherapy and radiation can cause cancer cells to mutate and become resistant and difficult to destroy. Surgery can also cause cancer cells to spread to other sites.
11. An effective way to battle cancer is to starve the cancer cells by not feeding it with the foods it needs to multiply.
CANCER CELLS FEED ON:
a. Sugar is a cancer-feeder. By cutting off sugar it cuts off one important food supply to the cancer cells. Sugar substitutes like NutraSweet, Equal, Spoonful, etc are made with Aspartame and it is harmful. A better natural substitute would be Manuka honey or molasses but only in very small amounts. Table salt has a chemical added to make it white in colour. Better alternative is Bragg's aminos or sea salt.
b. Milk causes the body to produce mucus, especially in the gastro-intestinal tract. Cancer feeds on mucus. By cutting off milk and substituting with unsweetened soya milk cancer cells are being starved.
c. Cancer cells thrive in an acid environment. A meat-based diet is acidic and it is best to eat fish, and a little chicken rather than beef or pork. Meat also contains livestock antibiotics, growth hormones and parasites, which are all harmful, especially to people with cancer.
d. A diet made of 80% fresh vegetables and juice, whole grains, seeds, nuts and a little fruits help put the body into an alkaline environment. About 20% can be from cooked food including beans. Fresh vegetable juices provide live enzymes that are easily absorbed and reach down to cellular levels within 15 minutes to nourish and enhance growth of healthy cells. To obtain live enzymes for building healthy cells try and drink fresh vegetable juice (most vegetables including bean sprouts) and eat some raw vegetables 2 or 3 times a day. Enzymes are destroyed at temperatures of 104 degrees F (40 degrees C).
e. Avoid coffee, tea, and chocolate, which have high caffeine. Green tea is a better alternative and has cancer-fighting properties. Water- best to drink purified water, or filtered, to avoid known toxins and heavy metals in tap water. Distilled water is acidic, avoid it.
12. Meat protein is difficult to digest and requires a lot of digestive enzymes. Undigested meat remaining in the intestines become putrified and leads to more toxic buildup.
13. Cancer cell walls have a tough protein covering. By refraining from or eating less meat it frees more enzymes to attack the protein walls of cancer cells and allows the body's killer cells to destroy the cancer cells.
14. Some supplements build up the immune system (IP6, Flor ssence,Essiac, anti-oxidants, vitamins, minerals, EFAs etc.) to enable the body's own killer cells to destroy cancer cells. Other supplements like vitamin E are known to cause apoptosis, or programmed cell death, the body's normal method of disposing of damaged, unwanted, or unneeded cells.
15. Cancer is a disease of the mind, body, and spirit. A proactive
and positive spirit will help the cancer warrior be a survivor. Anger, un forgiveness and bitterness put the body into a stressful and acidic environment. Learn to have a loving and forgiving spirit. Learn to relax and enjoy life.
1 6. Cancer cells cannot thrive in an oxygenated environment. Exercising daily, and deep breathing help to get more oxygen down to the cellular level. Oxygen therapy is another means employed to destroy cancer cells.
Wednesday, 11 June 2008
Sesame Oil: Your Guide to Cooking
Sesame oil a.k.a Gingelly oil or til oil, is an organic oil derived from sesames. It is noted to have the distinctive aroma and taste of sesame. It is often used in South Indian and South East Asian cuisine as a flavour enhancer.
Asian sesame oil derives its dark colour and flavour from toasted hulled sesame seeds. It is commonly used in South Indian, Chinese and Korean Cuisine, usually at the end of cooking as a flavour highlihgt and not used as a cooking medium.
There are many variations in the colour of cooking oil: Cold-pressed sesame oil is almost colourless, indian sesame oil is golden and Chinese sesame oil is commonly dark brown colour. Additionally, the sesame oil used in India usualy has jiggery mixed into it, unlike that used elsewhere which is plain.
The Uses of Sesame oil:
1. Cooking. Sesame oil is considered a special oil compared to other oils and considered to be more stable due to the high amount of anti-oxidant in the oil. It is least prone to turn rancid as it has a very high boiling point.
2. Body Massage. Sesame oil is reputed to have the ability to penetrate the skin easily. It is very popular in india, where it is used as massage oil.
3. Hair oil. Applying sesame oil for the hair is believed to result in darker hair. It is also recommended for hair and scalp message.
Health benefits of sesame oil.
1. Vitamins and minerals: Vitamin E - which is an anti-oxidant that can lower cholesterol. magnesium, copper, calcium, iron, zink and vitamin B6 all found in sesame oil. Copper provides relief for rheumatoid arthritis. Magnesium supports vascular and respiratory health. Calcium prevents colon cancer, osteporosis, migraine and PMS. Zinc promotes bone health.
2. High percentage of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acis: It might be useful in controlling blood pressure. It could be used in cooking in place of other edible oils and to help reduce high blood pressure, and lower the amount of medication needed to control hypertension.
3. Reducing stress and tension; Various consituents present in the sesame oil have anti-oxidant and anti-deppressant properties. Therefore proponents encourage its use to help fight senile changes and bring about sense of well-being.
Therapeutic uses of Sesame oil:
While not approved by the FDA, sesame oil is reputed to have a number of therapeutic uses. such as:
- it is reported to reduce dryness both externally and internally.
- it is suggested to relieve lethargy, fatigue and insomnia, while promoting strength and vitality, enhancing blood circulation.
- it is suggested that regular topical appication and/or consumption of sesame oil could mitigate effects of anxiety, nerve and bone disorders, poor circulation, lowered immunity and bowel problems.
- Its use have reputed to relax pain and muscle spasm, such as sciatica, dyemenorrhoea, colic, backache and joint pain.
- other uses as laxative, as a remedy for toothaches and gum disease and in the treatment of blurred vision, dizziness and headaches.
-It is suggested that sesame oil can be used in treating dry nose, reduction of cholesterol levels (due to the presence of lignans which are phyto-oestrogens), anti-bacterial effects, and even slowing down certain types of cancer (due to its anti-oxidant properties).
*note that this is only a suggestion and does not indicate real scientific report. Therefore you should consult with your doctor if you have any questions or doubts.
Till then, I hope that you can choose a better choice. I know its not easy but remember you are not alone.
Choose to be healthy, eat wisely, live happily!
Asian sesame oil derives its dark colour and flavour from toasted hulled sesame seeds. It is commonly used in South Indian, Chinese and Korean Cuisine, usually at the end of cooking as a flavour highlihgt and not used as a cooking medium.
There are many variations in the colour of cooking oil: Cold-pressed sesame oil is almost colourless, indian sesame oil is golden and Chinese sesame oil is commonly dark brown colour. Additionally, the sesame oil used in India usualy has jiggery mixed into it, unlike that used elsewhere which is plain.
The Uses of Sesame oil:
1. Cooking. Sesame oil is considered a special oil compared to other oils and considered to be more stable due to the high amount of anti-oxidant in the oil. It is least prone to turn rancid as it has a very high boiling point.
2. Body Massage. Sesame oil is reputed to have the ability to penetrate the skin easily. It is very popular in india, where it is used as massage oil.
3. Hair oil. Applying sesame oil for the hair is believed to result in darker hair. It is also recommended for hair and scalp message.
Health benefits of sesame oil.
1. Vitamins and minerals: Vitamin E - which is an anti-oxidant that can lower cholesterol. magnesium, copper, calcium, iron, zink and vitamin B6 all found in sesame oil. Copper provides relief for rheumatoid arthritis. Magnesium supports vascular and respiratory health. Calcium prevents colon cancer, osteporosis, migraine and PMS. Zinc promotes bone health.
2. High percentage of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acis: It might be useful in controlling blood pressure. It could be used in cooking in place of other edible oils and to help reduce high blood pressure, and lower the amount of medication needed to control hypertension.
3. Reducing stress and tension; Various consituents present in the sesame oil have anti-oxidant and anti-deppressant properties. Therefore proponents encourage its use to help fight senile changes and bring about sense of well-being.
Therapeutic uses of Sesame oil:
While not approved by the FDA, sesame oil is reputed to have a number of therapeutic uses. such as:
- it is reported to reduce dryness both externally and internally.
- it is suggested to relieve lethargy, fatigue and insomnia, while promoting strength and vitality, enhancing blood circulation.
- it is suggested that regular topical appication and/or consumption of sesame oil could mitigate effects of anxiety, nerve and bone disorders, poor circulation, lowered immunity and bowel problems.
- Its use have reputed to relax pain and muscle spasm, such as sciatica, dyemenorrhoea, colic, backache and joint pain.
- other uses as laxative, as a remedy for toothaches and gum disease and in the treatment of blurred vision, dizziness and headaches.
-It is suggested that sesame oil can be used in treating dry nose, reduction of cholesterol levels (due to the presence of lignans which are phyto-oestrogens), anti-bacterial effects, and even slowing down certain types of cancer (due to its anti-oxidant properties).
*note that this is only a suggestion and does not indicate real scientific report. Therefore you should consult with your doctor if you have any questions or doubts.
Till then, I hope that you can choose a better choice. I know its not easy but remember you are not alone.
Choose to be healthy, eat wisely, live happily!
Thursday, 5 June 2008
Glucose - The Universal Fuel
Glucose with its chemical formula C6H12O6 is the body main fuel. If our body can be compared as a mechanical machine, glucose acts just like the petrol that works in the engine, no petrol no power, no glucose no energy.
Most of the carbohydrate in our food -except fibre, is transformed to glucose in the digestive tract. This glucose will be given to the blood to be carried out to every cells in our body.
Glucose is mainly stored in the liver. Glucose is stored in the form of glycogen, which can easily be converted back to glucose when blood glucose level is dropped. Therefore, liver acts as a regulatory organ to maintain constant glucose level in the blood- approximately 100mg/100ml. A small amount of glycogen also is stored in the muscle cells, which will be transformed to glucose when there is physical activity.
Hypoglycemia occurs when our body glucose supply is fully utilized and lead to a drop in blood glucose level. If this condition occurs suddenly without any action to replenish the glucose supply, our body will experience these symptoms. Dizziness, excessive hunger, loss of energy and vitality, loss of consciousness and fainting, or lipotomia.
Hypergycemia is a condition where the blood contains more than normal glucose level. This condition mainly occured in childrens and often lead to hyperactivity. In adults, chronic hyperglycemia will increase risk of getting diabetes.
Glucose is transported by the blood to all body cells. Thanks to the energy supplied during the breakdown of glucose, this energy, in the form of ATP enables the body to function, starting from the cellular level. Muscle expands and contracts, heat is generated, brain do its function - essentially in the thinking process (who said thinking does not require energy?). Our brain uses about 140 grams of glucose per day and to enable glucose to be fully 'combusted', enough oxygen is needed. Say Glucose + Oxygen = ATP.
The Insulin hormon is needed to enable glucose to get transported and burned inside the cells. When there is not enough insulin in the blood due to insufficient production by pancreas, or due to inability of cells to use it, glucose will accumulate in the blood and is not being used by the cells.
Inside the cells, glucose needs vitamin B for the metabolism process to produce energy. But most often, the glucose that we eat does not come with vitamin B particularly if we consume processed sugar/glucose (parts of original sucrose). This will lead to our body using its own vitamin B storage and eventually leads to Vitamin B deficiency - a condition mostly happened among urban people, and people that eat less plant origin foods. Processed sugar is not a good diet, it does provide calories, but does not provide the other materials to tap its energy.
Have a good day, Choose wisely, Eat wisely.
Most of the carbohydrate in our food -except fibre, is transformed to glucose in the digestive tract. This glucose will be given to the blood to be carried out to every cells in our body.
Glucose is mainly stored in the liver. Glucose is stored in the form of glycogen, which can easily be converted back to glucose when blood glucose level is dropped. Therefore, liver acts as a regulatory organ to maintain constant glucose level in the blood- approximately 100mg/100ml. A small amount of glycogen also is stored in the muscle cells, which will be transformed to glucose when there is physical activity.
Hypoglycemia occurs when our body glucose supply is fully utilized and lead to a drop in blood glucose level. If this condition occurs suddenly without any action to replenish the glucose supply, our body will experience these symptoms. Dizziness, excessive hunger, loss of energy and vitality, loss of consciousness and fainting, or lipotomia.
Hypergycemia is a condition where the blood contains more than normal glucose level. This condition mainly occured in childrens and often lead to hyperactivity. In adults, chronic hyperglycemia will increase risk of getting diabetes.
Glucose is transported by the blood to all body cells. Thanks to the energy supplied during the breakdown of glucose, this energy, in the form of ATP enables the body to function, starting from the cellular level. Muscle expands and contracts, heat is generated, brain do its function - essentially in the thinking process (who said thinking does not require energy?). Our brain uses about 140 grams of glucose per day and to enable glucose to be fully 'combusted', enough oxygen is needed. Say Glucose + Oxygen = ATP.
The Insulin hormon is needed to enable glucose to get transported and burned inside the cells. When there is not enough insulin in the blood due to insufficient production by pancreas, or due to inability of cells to use it, glucose will accumulate in the blood and is not being used by the cells.
Inside the cells, glucose needs vitamin B for the metabolism process to produce energy. But most often, the glucose that we eat does not come with vitamin B particularly if we consume processed sugar/glucose (parts of original sucrose). This will lead to our body using its own vitamin B storage and eventually leads to Vitamin B deficiency - a condition mostly happened among urban people, and people that eat less plant origin foods. Processed sugar is not a good diet, it does provide calories, but does not provide the other materials to tap its energy.
Have a good day, Choose wisely, Eat wisely.
Monday, 2 June 2008
Diet Laws
There are at least four laws that need to be followed in order for you to have a good diet. Which are:
1. Quantity Law
2. Quality Law
3. Balance Law
4. Suitability Law
1. Quantity Law
Enough quantity of food is needed for our body to perform at its best. The food that is eaten must be able to provide energy and all the nutrients needed for growth and maintaining the tissue and the organs in our body.
A diet must be sufficient to suppy food in:
-Growth
-Reproduction
-Occupation
-Mental Activities
-Maintaining proper body weight among adults
In order for you to find the suitable amount of food for you, you must calculate the amount of calories that you need daily. You can visit HERE to know your daily calorie needs.
2. Quality Law
A good diet must contain these elements:
-Carbohydrates
-Lipids (fats)
-Protein
-Vitamins
-Minerals
-Water
-Fibres
Enough said.
3. Balance Law
This is the general law for every aspects of live, as truth as the saying goes " too much of every good thing is bad enough". Therefore, a right proportion of food should be taken and the utmost important are Carbohydrates, Protein and Fats.
Carbohydrate:
Must provide between 55% to 75% of the overall calories. For example if the calorie intake is 2000 then carbohydrate must contribute to 1100 to 1500 calories. Which further suggests that the daily intake of Carbs should be between 275 grams to 375 grams per day.
Fats:
Must not exceed 30% from the overall calories consumed. The greater proportion of fats must come from plant source. Maximum 66 gram fats daily must be supplied for a typical 2000 calorie of diet.
Protein:
Must provide between 10% to 15% of the calories needed. Which means that for a 200 calories diet, 200 to 300 calories must be in the form of protein, approximately 50 to 75 grams daily.
4. Suitability Law
Choices, Preparation and Quantity of food must be suitable according to the body weight, age, physical condition of an individu, the occupation and activity of a person must also be counted when considering the suitable diet for the person.
It is hoped that through this simple explanations, you will be able to get a rough idea on how to get a balanced diet.
1. Quantity Law
2. Quality Law
3. Balance Law
4. Suitability Law
1. Quantity Law
Enough quantity of food is needed for our body to perform at its best. The food that is eaten must be able to provide energy and all the nutrients needed for growth and maintaining the tissue and the organs in our body.
A diet must be sufficient to suppy food in:
-Growth
-Reproduction
-Occupation
-Mental Activities
-Maintaining proper body weight among adults
In order for you to find the suitable amount of food for you, you must calculate the amount of calories that you need daily. You can visit HERE to know your daily calorie needs.
2. Quality Law
A good diet must contain these elements:
-Carbohydrates
-Lipids (fats)
-Protein
-Vitamins
-Minerals
-Water
-Fibres
Enough said.
3. Balance Law
This is the general law for every aspects of live, as truth as the saying goes " too much of every good thing is bad enough". Therefore, a right proportion of food should be taken and the utmost important are Carbohydrates, Protein and Fats.
Carbohydrate:
Must provide between 55% to 75% of the overall calories. For example if the calorie intake is 2000 then carbohydrate must contribute to 1100 to 1500 calories. Which further suggests that the daily intake of Carbs should be between 275 grams to 375 grams per day.
Fats:
Must not exceed 30% from the overall calories consumed. The greater proportion of fats must come from plant source. Maximum 66 gram fats daily must be supplied for a typical 2000 calorie of diet.
Protein:
Must provide between 10% to 15% of the calories needed. Which means that for a 200 calories diet, 200 to 300 calories must be in the form of protein, approximately 50 to 75 grams daily.
4. Suitability Law
Choices, Preparation and Quantity of food must be suitable according to the body weight, age, physical condition of an individu, the occupation and activity of a person must also be counted when considering the suitable diet for the person.
It is hoped that through this simple explanations, you will be able to get a rough idea on how to get a balanced diet.
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