Diet Articles

Diet articles are presented here for informational purposes only. There are no claims made or medical diagnosis made or implied. Every attempt has been made, while researching to write these articles,  that only factual information is used to assimilate this information in the articles.

We will attempt to include articles here about the four basic nutrients and micro-nutrients needed to sustain life. We will also attempt to give the latest information on the proper amounts and preparation of each of the nutrients and micro-nutrients that should be consumed daily for the most healthy life style.

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Diet Basics

Most of the people who live in United Sates should increase the intake of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and fat-free or low-fat milk in their diet.  The consumption of whole milk products should be reduced or totally stopped.  While protein is important in our diet, we presently consume more than enough from meat.  Most of our protein consumption should be from an increase in vegetable protein.

Many studies have shown that an increase in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains is good for our health and fitness by reducing our risk for chronic diseases. A good balanced diet of lower meat consumption, reduced calorie intake, increased fruit, whole grains and vegetables are interrelated and the health and fitness benefits should be considered in the context of an overall healthy diet.  The association between increased intake of fruits, vegetables and whole grains, and reducing the risk of chronic diseases, depends on the specific disease, but the evidence from much research points to beneficial health and fitness effects.

When Comparing many people who consume a diet with only small amounts of fruits and vegetables, to those who eat large amounts as part of their healthy diet, the ones with higher consumption are likely to have less of a chronic disease, This includes stroke and other cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes, and certain cancers. The most help with cancers is with the oral cavity and pharynx, larynx, lung, esophagus, stomach, and colon-rectum.

The foods containing fiber, such as fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease.

The reduced fat and no fat milk and milk products can reduce the risk of low bone mass throughout our lives. The low fat and no fat milk actually contain more Calcium. The daily consumption of milk products is of great importance for children and adolescents who are at their peak need for building bone mass.  The consumption of no fat milk and milk products is a learned habit and can be one of the best things you could do for your children. If you teach them good diet habits when they are young it can prevent many chronic diseases later in life. 

Although each of these food groups may have a different relationship with disease outcomes, the adequate consumption of all food groups contributes to overall health and fitness.

RECOMMENDATIONS

• Consume the recommended amount of fruits and vegetables to satisfy your energy needs. Your energy needs are determined by your daily activities to include physical fitness training.  If you burn more calories then your energy needs are greater.  If you are on a recommended calorie reduction regiment, try to reduce most of these calories by  eating less meat produces.  Vegetables and fruits are more important to your health and fitness.
• Make sure you have a variety of fruits and vegetables each day. Select dark green, orange, legumes (protein and fiber), starchy vegetables, and other vegetables several times per week.  
• Get your 3 or more ounce-equivalents of whole-grain products per day. You can eat enriched whole-grain products, but at least half the grains should come from whole grains.
• Consume 3 cups per day of fat-free or low-fat milk or equivalent milk products.

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