Title: If You Want To Know More
1If You Want To Know More
2Did You Know
- Lettuce Fruit are carbs?
- Why would you go on a low carb diet? What is
wrong with lettuce fruitnothing!
- What people really mean is that they are on a
low-simple carb diet. This makes sense because
the average American should be eating/drinking a
lot less soda, juice, candy and other desserts
3About Juice
- Today, children are the biggest consumers of
fruit juice. Children (as well as adults) should
only consume 6 oz. per day.
- 100 Juice juices should be consumed in
moderation (why not eat the apple instead of
drinking apple juice?)
- The more pulp a juice contains the healthier it
is
- Dont fall for the enhancements like Vitamin C
or E added to juices. Are you really deficient
(especially if you already consume a
multi-vitamin)? - If the product does not say 100 juice on the
front of the label, it does not have much (or
any) juice in it. These type drinks typically
contain about 10 juice. The rest of the
ingredients are sugars other sweeteners, colors
and flavors
4Fruit or Juice?
Source What To Eat by Marion Nestle p. 277
5Soda, Should It Be Your First Choice?
- I think you know the answer to this questions but
in case you dont, the answer is NO!
- The calories and added sugars in sodas encourage
weight gain
- Sodas also contain phosphorus (phosphorus can
also be found in baked goods). Too much
phosphorus decreases calcium absorption. If you
decrease the amount of calcium being absorbed,
you increase the risk for osteoporosis. - I find it humorous that 7-UP has calcium added to
it. Did the calcium even get absorbed (b/c of
the phosphorus)? Cant you find a better source
of calcium that is lower in calories and sugars?
6About Fruits Veggies
- Nutrition is about where you are now how we can
make it better
- If you currently do not eat fruit regularly can
only stand fruit cocktail, then eat it
regularly.
- If you currently eat fruit cocktail, rinse the
fruit with water before consuming to get rid of
the sugary syrup.
- If you do this already, try eating the fresh
fruit
7Nutrient Composition of Raw, Cooked and Canned
Carrots
Source What To Eat by Marion Nestle p. 308
8White vs. Wheat bread
- White bread
- Has fewer nutrients (almost all of which get
added back by law), more calories (from
processing), has a greater shelf life and
typically taste better - Wheat Bread
- Contains more fiber, does not spike insulin
levels, fewer calories and sometimes more
nutrients
- Not all brown bread is wheat bread. It must say
whole wheat as the first ingredient
Source What To Eat by Marion Nestle p. 310
9Watch Out For Sugar!
- The average American needs no more than about 40
g of sugar per day
- This is equal to one soda!
- Typically, processed snacks have a high
percentage of added sugars.
- For example Sharks Fruit Snacks contain 52 of
it calories from sugar
- You must get into the habit of reading food
labels
- If you see these words in the 1st five
ingredients, it has a high amount of sugar
- Sugar, high fructose corn syrup, brown sugar,
corn syrup, fructose, corn syrup solids, honey or
dextrose
- Check out the 1st five ingredients in
- Kellogs Nutri-Grain Honey Oat Raisin Granola
Bars
10Yogurt, Health Food or Dessert?
- Yogurt is the fastest growing dairy product in
the U.S.
- The bacteria in yogurt are thought to replace
harmful bacteria in the large intestine
- Track the calories from sugar in your favorite
yogurt. It is better to consume plain yogurt
add your own fresh fruit or tsp of sugar. There
will still be a significant decrease in sugar
when compared to flavored yogurt. - 55 of the 80 calories in Go-GURT (kid-friendly
slurpable yogurt in a tube) comes from sugar
- 67 of the 90 calories in Danimals Drinkable come
from sugar
- Sugar constitutes 53 of the 120 calories found
in YoBaby organic yogurts
11Fat Calories
- Almost all fast foods have high amounts of fat
calories. If you want to cut back on these
- Eat more fruits veggies instead
- Carry food with you so you wont be tempted to
binge on these foods
- Be aware of the caloric content of the foods you
eat. Ask for the nutritional analysis read
food labels
12Calories in Fast Food
Frosty, med. Tuna Sweet Onion Teriyaki Veggie D
el. Market Fresh Roast Beef Roast Chicken Club
Regular Roast Beef Ice Cream Shake, med. Double
Whopper Whopper w/ Cheese Whopper Large Fries
Chicken McGrill Big Mac
Wendys
Subway
Arbys
Burger King
McDonald's
13Fat Content in Fast Food
14Find out the caloric content of your favorite
fast foods
- www.calorieking.com
- (You will be shocked!)
15How to Avoid Saturated Fat
- If the food label says that the food has
- 20 of the daily value for saturated fat, leave
it on the shelf
- Less than 5, it is considered low fat
- Any trans fat, consume very little of it or
consider leaving it in the store
16Dietary Protein Sources
- Soy products offer good alternatives to meat for
those who want protein. Did you know that kidney
beans are a close second?
- Eggs are a good source of protein. The protein
in an egg is found only in the egg white, not the
yolk (mostly fat cholesterol). There is no
difference in protein or nutrients between a
white and a brown egg. - Red meat is also a good source of protein.
Unfortunately, it contains large amounts of
saturated fat
- Fish
- Some fish like shark, swordfish and canned
albacore tune contain more methylmercury and
should not be eaten often.
- Almost all fish contain some level of PCBs
(chemicals released mainly from industrial waste)
that cause skin, reproductive, developmental and
behavior problems - Visit http//www.environmentaldefense.org/home.cfm
or www.oceansalive.org for fish advisory cards
to help guide you to healthier fish choices
17Organic Foods
- In order for a food to be organic it MUST be
certified organic . You will see a seal on
organic foods that state this.
- It tells you
- that the grower has been inspected (and has
paperwork)
- did not use synthetic pesticides or herbicides
- did not use genetically modified seeds
- did not use fertilizers derived from sewage
sludge
- Did not treat foods or seeds with irradiation
18Are Organic Foods Better? You Decide
- Cons
- Methods are unreliable
- Higher prices
- Pros
- Certification from an independent organization
(instead of the FDA which may have a conflict of
interest) is reassuring
- Lower pesticide levels in humans
- Better for the environment
19Dont Be Fooled
- Many products are advertised as All Natural,
Free Range, Cage Free or Vegetarian Fed
- These products are NOT organic
- They must have an organic seal on the package to
be organic
20Genetically Modified Foods
- Genetically modified foods (GM foods) Foods
whose basic genetic material (DNA) is manipulated
by inserting genes with desirable traits from one
plant, animal, or microorganism into another one
to either introduce new traits or enhance
existing ones
21GM Foods
- Crops are genetically modified to make them
resist disease and extreme environmental
conditions, require less fertilizers and
pesticides, last longer, and to improve nutrient
content and taste - GM foods could help save billions of dollars in
more productive crops and help feed the hungry in
developing countries around the world
22GM Foods
- Concerns over the safety of GM foods have created
heated public debates
- Genetic modifications may create transgenic
organisms that have not previously existed and
that have potentially unpredictable effects on
the environment and on humans - GM foods may cause illness or allergies in humans
and crosspollination may destroy other plants or
create superweeds with herbicide-resistant genes
23Super Foods
- The following super foods that fight disease
and promote health should be included often in
the diet
24Grains, Vegetables, Fruits
- Provide nutritional base for a healthy diet
- Daily fruits and vegetables should include
- One good source of pro-vitamin A or carotene
(apricots, cantaloupe, broccoli, carrots,
pumpkin, dark leafy vegetables)
- One good source of vitamin C (citrus fruit, kiwi
fruit, cantaloupe, strawberries, broccoli,
cabbage, cauliflower, green pepper)
- The recommended 5 to 9 servings of fruits and
vegetables daily has no substitute
25Phytochemicals
- Fruits and vegetables are the sole source of
phytochemicals
- Show promising results in the fight against
cancer
- Their actions are so diverse that, at almost
every stage of cancer, they can block, disrupt,
slow down, or even reverse the process
26Functional Foods
- Functional foods Foods or food ingredients
containing physiologically active substances that
provide specific health benefits beyond those
supplied by basic nutrition
27Functional Foods
- Created by the food industry by adding
ingredients aimed at treating or preventing
symptoms or disease
- In most cases only one extra ingredient is added
(a vitamin, mineral, phytochemical, or herb)
28Functional Foods
- An example is calcium added to orange juice to
make the claim that this particular brand offers
protection against osteoporosis
- Food manufacturers now offer cholesterol-lowering
margarines (enhanced with plant stanol),
cancer-protective (lycopene-fortified) ketchup,
memory-boosting (ginkgo-added) candy,
calcium-fortified chips, and kava-kavacontaining
corn chips (to enhance relaxation)
29Water Sports Drinks
- Most Americans really do meet their water intake
on a daily basis. This is because drinks like
sodas and tea food contain water
- Unless you are vigorously exercising or sweating
a lot for more than 90 minutes, there is no need
for sports drinks. Drink water instead.
- Sports drinks contain calories sugar. Read the
1st few ingredients!
30So Much To Remember!
- Target fruits veggies over added sugars
- Reach for nuts, seeds and beans over foods that
contain added saturated and trans fats
- Low-fat dairy is a better choice than whole milk
and whole-milk foods
- Eat whole grains (typically brown) with fiber
instead of refined grains (typically white)
- Lean meats, poultry fish should be consumed in
moderation AND in place of high-fat meats and
cold cuts
- Limit contact with highly processed foods.
Instead, eat more unprocessed or minimally
processed foods
31Critical Thinking
- What factors in your life and the environment
have contributed to your current dietary habits?
- Do you need to make changes?
- What may prevent you from doing so?