Food Basics

back to the basic way of eating that our grandparents and great grandparents did without thinking about it. Fruits and vegetables from gardens, raising their own meat - all without thinking there was another way to eat. What is a clean diet? Clean eating is about eating 'real' food - foods that are not processed, and as close to being as natural as possible. How to increase the clean foods in your diet? It's not as hard as you might think. Avoid additives Avoid over processed foods Avoid…

expensive; or once you stopped following the plan (which you couldn't continue forever or risk serious health problems), the weight came right back on. Then, a relative told me to try Weight Watchers. "It's easy, it's cheap, and it lets you eat real food while it teaches you better habits." "Yeah,…

you in controlling your hunger. So if you want to lose your weight, then you must stay clear out of such foods! The study was conducted on rats, and it found out that a meal which is rich in saturated fat eventually reduces a person's subconscious function which makes them more difficult to control their eating habits. Not only has this, but the researchers pointed out that having fatty foods apparently affects a part of your brain known as the hypothalamus that helps to regulate the hunger. The…

physical properties of nutrients and their food sources, deficiency, symptoms and their appropriate proportion in a balanced diet. (Bello, 1985) Malnutrition can be caused by over-nutrition (excess energy or nutrient intake) or under-nutrition (deficient energy or nutrient intake). We usually think of malnutrition as a condition that results when the cells do not receive an adequate supply of essential nutrients because of poor diet or poor utilization of food. (Ruth & Townsend, 2012) According…

you aren't going to last long on just that. If, however, you are planning a day, weekend or longer (like I do) you are going to plan meals and pack for the adventure. The “Campfire Cookbook” by Don and Pam Philpott (Thunder Bay Press) meets this basic need of life, and while trail mixes are included, it is not the only offering. From foil packet suppers, to zabaglione and snacks in between, there are recipes sure to please most palates. Though the cover of the book says “eating well in the…

Introduction and basic explanation – why have we evolved to like sugar? Humans are, essentially, smart primates. Our monkey ancestors survived – and still do – off fruit found among the trees, and when large groups of apes live together in the same area of forest or jungle, there isn’t heaps of food to go around. And if there isn’t much to eat, it would make sense to try and get as much as possible out of as little as possible. Ripe fruit contains the most water, which is vital for life, and…

Good food is a basic need of the human body. It is of paramount importance that humans constantly consume good food to ensure their growth and development. Just like cars, which burns fuel to move, the human body needs food to start their day off right to overcome any problems that come their way. Thus, the consumption of food is vital for humans. However, in this day and age, the prices of food have been increasing exponentially over the past two decades at a staggering 2.6% each year. This is…

non-profit organization that packages food to send to malnourished children in several countries. These sustainable meals are made specifically to pack as many nutrients as possible to help nourish and strengthen the children so they can be healthy and conquer their fight against starvation. When most people think about global hunger they think of a lack of production of food in developing countries, however, it’s more than that. Global hunger encompasses not only food production and security,…

small amount of alcohol can have some health benefits. Variety Like everyone, a bodybuilder should eat a wide variety of foods, and include foods from the four main food groups everyday. Obviously, the quantities which are recommended to the general population are not in line with bodybuilding nutrition requirements, but do give a guide as to what is a healthy diet. Starchy foods - cereals, potatoes, bread, rice pasta. Fruit and vegetables - all fresh, frozen and canned, fruit juice. Have at…

Principles of the Paleo Diet The Paleo diet asserts that many diseases, such as obesity, cancer, heart disease and sleep disorders, all came about because of the rise in agriculture. Before humans began planting wheat, corn and rice, they relied on foods that could be hunted or gathered. According to the Paleo diet, these modern diseases…