Nutrition Tips

[*Saira*]

(Fast Foods) "Junk Foods"

Bewares:

fast fods are excessive in:

*calories
*fat
*cholestrol
*sodium
and are low in:
*fibre
*vitamin A
*vitamin C
*nutreint value per calorie

SO BE SELECTIVE

Choose wisely and u can incorporate fast foods into a balanced, healthy diet!

for these dietry goals:

1.Low-fat,
low cholestrol

2.Low sodium

3.Low calorie

4.Balanced, healthy eating

Eat:

1.Fast foods only once a week no french fries or fried desserts or shakes;skin milk only.

2.Avoid fast foods completely!

3.It must be near 500 calories

4.Add skin milk,friut or salad.Limit fast food meals to twice a week.

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[glimmering_candle]

hmmm nice to know the thing i already know!


well thanks saira
for sharin'

[RAHEN]

yes one should include skimmed milk instead of full cream milk..and low fats...great...good tips..keep it up..:up; Thanks 4 sharing..

[*Saira*]

hmmm nice to know the thing i already know!
well thanks saira
for sharin'

Well don't all of us know about this?yet we don't take care of our health..it's always nice to kep on remembering thing as much as possible..:biggrin:

[Miss_Sweet]

nice sharing thnx

[*Saira*]

10 TIPS ON ORDERING AT A FAST FOOD RESTURANT

1.Avoid desserts,sweets,milk shakes, pies,etc.

2.Split a sandwich with a friend.

3.Omit the mayonnaise from the sandwich and cheese.

4.Try open faced sandwich.Eat half the bun,add more lettuce and tomato (save 10 calories) .

5.Avoid high calories beverages; i.e. regular soft drink (150 calories) and milk shakes (400 calories).

6.Order low fat milk,low calories soft drink,fruit juices,water etc.

7.Avoid fries foods-calories can more than double in foods that are deep fried.Cut down on fat in fried foods by removing the outer crust before eating.

8.Pizza-order small one with cheese only(you can add green peppers,onions and mushrooms-they are low in calories).

9.Salads bar-fill upon lettuce,tomatoes, green peppers,carrots and cucumbers.Limit your intake of cheese,nuts,seeds and dressing.Avoid creamed items.Use a dressing of oil and vinegar or lemon.

10.Carry a piece of fresh fruit to include with your meal or to eat as dessert.

[friendlygal786]

very helpful and smart tips Saira...tho we dont follow them much...I'll try to altho I lov fast food:biggrin:

[*Saira*]

Same here friendlygal786..

[glimmering_candle]

ahaan nice to know this sis saira!

[*Saira*]

Five a day keeps the doctor away
by: Swati Jobanputra

Health experts now recommend that we eat at least three to five servings of vegetables and two to three servings of fruit every day. WHY? Heart disease, stroke, blindness, cancers of the lung, colon, stomach, esophagus, mouth, throat and possibly the bladder and cervix. How many more reasons do you need?

Most fruits and vegetables are low in fat and calories, cholesterol free, loaded with vitamins and minerals and rich in fiber. Besides this, they also contain phytochemicals and antioxidants.

Some of the naturally occurring chemicals in plants are referred to as phytochemicals. It is believed that these naturally occurring substances may protect us from the damaging effects of toxic substances that can result in cancer, heart disease and promote the aging process. Vitamins A, C and E are some examples of phytochemicals. They are better known as antioxidants. Scientists believe that the antioxidants in plant foods may help reduce the risk of above-mentioned diseases. Some vitamins are toxic in large doses so please seek your doctor´s advice before taking these supplements.

So a sure way to insure your personal health is to include a wide variety of plant foods, including vegetables and fruits. The easiest way to get enough is to have three servings of vegetables at dinner and squeeze in a couple of servings of fruits as snacks. Half a cup of most cooked vegetables, a cup of salad or a medium sized piece of most fruit each constitute a serving.

Here are some suggestions to reach your goal:


Always keep a bag of ready cut salads available in the refrigerator. Grocery stores carry a wide variety. Raw fruits and vegetables are better as cooking destroys some of the nutrients.

Carry fruits in the car. They make a handy snack when you are stuck in traffic.

Keep a fruit on your desk at work. You are more likely to eat it if you see it.

Steam or microwave frozen vegetables. Add a touch of butter, garlic or lemon juice.

Add vegetables to rice pasta or soups. Stuff them in pita bread, roll them in tortillas or in an omelet.

Sauté vegetables in a little oil at high flame.
Source:Indolink.com