Hello!
You may have never asked the question "What is food made of?",
but the answer will change the way you think about and choose
foods!
All foods have varying amounts of:
1. Fat
2. Protein
3. Carbohydrates
4. Fiber
5. Water
6. Vitamins & minerals
7. Additives (if the food has been processed with them)
Americans these days are eating too much of ingredients 1-3
(where all the calories are) and not enough of 4-6, which is why
Americans are called "overfed but undernourished." How do you get
more of the good stuff while cutting down on the other? It's easy
and not surprising: eat more fruits, veggies, whole grains and
lean meats. These foods are naturally high in water, fiber,
vitamins and minerals, which is why they are more filling per
calorie than other foods.
Processed foods generally have the least water, fiber, vitamins
and minerals because these things are removed or destroyed during
processing. For the next few days try thinking of your food as
the components that make it and see how it affects your choices.
For example, bacon is mostly fat + a little protein, soda is carb
+ additives + water and green salad is just a big pile of water,
fiber, vitamins and minerals!
Is your mouth watering?
Have a good day!
Jill
Jill Brook, M.A.
Diet for Health
1047 Foothill Blvd.
(818) 952-0668
www.DietforHealth.com
See Jill's nutrition tips at
http://jillsblog.dietforhealth.com
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