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and riboflavin. Honestly these are the last things I think about when buying a food or beverage. I know certain foods have certain vitamins/minerals like milk as calcium, carrots have vitamin A, and oranges have vitamin C. However, I tend to think about how many calories I am consuming or how much total fat I am getting from a product, not necessarily the vitamins and minerals found in each item. I could probably change this thinking and be more healthy in certain…

Where are the greatest deficiencies in your diet, as indicated by the choosemyplate.gov analysis? What can be done to improve these areas? The greatest consistent deficiency in my diet was protein. Throughout all three days I was under the target amount. I would say that I need to add more foods that have a large amount of protein such as; turkey, fish (halibut), and egg whites. Not only was I under the target amount for protein, I was also under the target amount of dietary fiber. This means I…

definitely a part of a healthy meal. The Bulgar wheat used contains high fiber and protein, while low in fat, yet still contains a small amount of potassium. Tabbouleh also contains Parsley in most of its traditional recipes. Parsley contains more Vitamin C than most vegetables and fruits, for example: Parsley…

These past 5 weeks have been very interesting. I have learned an incredible amount of new information that is beneficial to my life. Nutrition is very important for every single person. I have learned that there are many types of nutrients and that each one should be included in a well-balanced diet. There are many helpful tools that help us by recommending the number of servings that we should eat every day such as ChooseMyPlate.gov. Food labels should not be ignored as they provide a great…

hair growth. There are no scientific studies that confirm that nettle is really effective for hair , but because of its nutritional properties, widely used for centuries. It is also believed that nettle improves the state of hair follicles providing vitamins and minerals that directly affect the growth and healthier hair. Can be…

illnesses. Therefore, it is highly recommended to decrease their consumption. On the other hand, a well balanced diet should include beneficial nutrients especially fiber, vitamins, and minerals due to their ability to decrease the risk of developing severe diseases. For example, anemia can be cured by eating foods that are high in vitamin C and iron such as spinach, kale, broccoli, and other dark green leafy…

In the popular mind, valuable nutrition and exercise are respected by society. However, within the past couple of years, some extreme and unhealthy trends have occurred. As a result, the definition of healthy is transformed and begins to misrepresent the textbook facts of nutrition. If we can understand the cause of the altering, we can improve the meaning of nutrition. In fact, I will discuss multiple health movements and rationalize their true health benefits. Within the past century in…

Healthy for the Human Body Milk actually healthy for the human body. Milk is healthy for the body since it was bottled in back then in about 1884. Most people look at milk as an ingredient for foods and sweets. Milk provides all types of nutrition and vitamins that people don’t look into which would really be helpful for those who don’t like or who are allergic to certain things. Different countries are exposed to different types of milks which might be a reason why some people think milk is…

People all over the world habitually use oils and fats for their daily cooking, in order to add quick energy and taste, but also to complement their food with certain health benefits. Different oilseeds and nuts, as well as animal fats, have served as the source for these fats. Among these, palm oil has been historically one of the most commonly used fats in the world. African populations have traditionally relied upon red palm oil and coconut oil, as well as groundnut and sesame oil. Palm oil…

were ok but for my surprise I found out that most of my levels were high or under. I learned that many of the meals did not provide my body with the necessary vitamins and minerals. Now I know that everything that we eat goes somewhere in most cases it can be beneficial to our body. In addition, reading about each component that vitamins and minerals provided can help when buy groceries to prepare a meal. Also this assignment help me understand better how we digest the food and where all the…