| Never underestimate the power of the vitamin. We | | | | recommended. Again try and eat fresh or frozen |
| need the right amount of vitamins and minerals every | | | | vegetables whenever possible, and try a variety of |
| day in order to stay healthy. While supplements are | | | | different types and colors for the most nutritional |
| always a helpful way to fill in those nutritional gaps, | | | | benefit. |
| nothing can beat eating a well-balanced variety of | | | | Healthy Fats. Not all fats are bad. As a matter of |
| nutrient-rich foods in order to give your body what it | | | | fact, our bodies need some fats in order to give us |
| needs most. | | | | the energy we need to get through our hectic days. |
| Without the proper vitamins and minerals your body | | | | Two to four servings a day are recommended. The |
| is unable to fight infection or repair damaged muscle | | | | key here is to opt for good fats found in olive oil, |
| and bone when injured. Choosing nutrient rich foods | | | | mackerel and salmon, and stay away from the bad |
| can enable you to stay strong and healthy - no | | | | fats found in processed and fast foods as well as |
| matter what your age. Not sure what you should be | | | | bakery items. |
| eating for the best (and healthiest) results? Keep | | | | Eating 1-2 servings (per week) of beans and |
| these basic nutritional guidelines in mind when creating | | | | Legumes are a great way to get the vitamins and |
| a meal plan for the day: | | | | minerals you need. |
| Be sure to eat at least 6-11 servings of grains, | | | | Low fat dairy is also important, especially for children |
| cereals and breads every day. Just be sure they are | | | | and women. Most nutritional experts agree that a |
| whole grain varieties. Those made with enriched | | | | minimum of 2-4 servings of low fat dairy every day |
| white flour lack the nutrients you need. | | | | is important to maintaining good bone density and |
| Fresh Fruit is also important, with the average | | | | strength. Those who don't like to drink a lot of milk |
| required servings being 2-3 every day. While canned | | | | can find their dairy requirements in yogurt, cheese, |
| or packaged fruits give you some of the vitamins | | | | cottage cheese, and other dairy products. |
| and minerals you need, they also come with high | | | | Lean protein that comes from seafood, poultry and |
| sugar levels, so try and opt for fresh fruit whenever | | | | lean meats is also very important. Try to eat at least |
| possible. Besides, it usually tastes better! | | | | 2-3 servings every day to maintain a high energy |
| Vegetables are an important part of every nutritional | | | | level as well as the ability to fight off disease and |
| diet. Three to four (one cup) servings a day are | | | | infection. |