Healthy Nutrition

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Healthy Nutrition

• By Erik Strouse

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What Exactly is Healthy Nutrition?

• Proper Caloric Intake
• Balanced
• Lean Proteins
• Good Lipids
• Complex Carbohydrates
• Adequate Fiber

www.mypyramid.gov
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How Do You Calculate Proper Caloric Intake?

• Use the Mypyramid.gov caloric calculator
• Use scientifically designed equations

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What Equals Balanced Nutrition?

• Dependent on activity levels and physiological
  needs
• Athlete and of what nature?
• Average individual?

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Lean Proteins

• Poultry
• Bison
• Fish
• Beans
• Soy
• Some Dairy
• Some Beef

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Lipids

• The Good
• Polyunsaturated
• Monounsaturated
• The Bad
• Saturated
• Trans
• No more then 10 of total fat calories

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Lipids Continued

• Great Sources
• Most Cooking Oils
• Nuts
• Seeds
• Fish
• Some Fruits

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Complex Carbohydrates

• What is a Complex Carbohydrate?
• Unrefined
• Whole
• Fruits
• Vegetables
• Always Rich with Fiber

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Complex Carbohydrates Continued

• What is NOT a complex carbohydrate?
• Bleached flour
• Wheat flour (must say WHOLE)
• White flour
• Juices
• Anything Refined

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Room For Error?

• There IS room for the bad stuff
• Eat the things you love
• Eat within Moderation
• LOVE FOOD