Proteins, carbs, and fats are not alone! True, these are three of the six types of nutrients, but water, vitamins, and minerals each have important qualities as well. Forms of Nutrients Our bodies are composed of nutrients. The foods that we eat and drink help us to continuously nourish our bodies and replace …
The Skinny On Fats
Perhaps the most talked about nutrient category is fats. Many believe that in order to lose weight, they must cut fats from their diet. Although it is wise to limit your intake of some types of fats, fats in general make up an entire group of nutrients. This article simplifies some of the “fat terminology” …
Carbs Aren’t the Enemy
Low carb…no carb. We’ve heard it all. The truth is that most people make the decision to follow these types of diets without knowing the nutritional importance of carbohydrates to the body. For example, carbs are the primary source of energy for almost all of the body’s requirements. Healthy diets consist of 45-65 percent carbohydrates. …
Diet Tips…As Easy As A-B-C!
Healthy dieting is as easy to remember as the alphabet! This article provides an alphabetic way to remember some tips to help you eat better. It’s as easy as A-B-C! Add Healthy Items To Your Diet Think back to when we were kids and our parents told us not to touch the hot stove, …
The Five Principles of Diet Planning
What are some things you should consider when planning your diet? Well, it’s important to think about assortment, balance, calorie control, nutrient density, and eating enough. Although diet experts use many procedures and techniques to develop diet plans, the principles below are common among all effective diets. You can even use these to evaluate different …