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For a Healthy Diet You Must Have Some Variety from the Five Food Groups

By Martin Vanaldez

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Products can be divided into five food groups plus drinks. The secret of healthy eating is in a harmonious balance of foods from each category in order to feel healthy and energetic. Carbohydrates Carbohydrates - group of substances, constructed from three chemical elements: carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. They play a vital role in metabolism and energy in humans and animals. Carbohydrates are the main source of energy. The main sources of carbohydrates from five food groups are bread, potatoes, pasta, cereals and sweets. Pure carbohydrate is sugar.

Honey, depending on its origin, contains 70-80% of glucose and fructose. We need to eat every day 6 - 11 servings of bread, cereal, rice or pasta. One serving equals one slice of bread, 1 cup * ready to eat cereal or 1 / 2 cup cooked cereal, rice or pasta.

Proteins are complex organic compounds, composed of amino acids. The composition of the protein molecules are nitrogen, carbon, hydrogen and some other substances. In addition to these elements they may include: sulfur, phosphorus, chromium, iron, copper, etc. Proteins are an irreplaceable part of the five food groups. They needed to build body tissue and recovery of dead cells, the formation of enzymes, vitamins, hormones and immune bodies. The living organism cannot exist without proteins. Under the influence of enzymes, proteins are broken down to amino acids. Products containing animal proteins: beef, veal, lamb, pork, poultry, pork products, fish, aged cheese, eggs. If you are not getting enough protein, your body will take it from your muscles and other. We have to eat every day: 2 - 3 servings of meat, poultry, fish, dry beans, eggs or nuts. One serving is equal to 60-90 grams. Cooked meat, poultry without skin, or fish, you should eat no more than 150-210 grams a day. One half cup of beans, 1 egg or 1 / 2 cup tofu (soy cheese) correspond to 30 grams of meat. 2 tablespoons peanut butter or 1 / 3 cup of nuts correspond to 30 grams. Choose whole grains products. Try whole grains breads and pastas, oatmeal or brown rice. Dairy Milk contains more than 200 components, the most important of which are: water, digestible proteins, fats, carbohydrates, mineral salts, vitamins and other substances that necessary to ensure normal growth and functioning of the human body of any age. Especially valuable are milk proteins, which contain all the essential amino acids and absorbed almost completely (96%). In milk especially a lot calcium and phosphorus, which are easily digestible form in and well-balanced proportions.

The presence of enzymes and hormones increases the value of milk as food. It is used for child nutrition and as dietary and medicinal product. Dairy portion of five food groups contain fats, proteins and carbohydrates into easily digestible form. Included in their composition lactic acid retards the development of putrefactive processes in the human digestive tract. We need daily eat: 2 - 3 servings of milk, yogurt, or cheese. One serving equals 1 cup milk or yogurt, 50 grams of natural cheese (such as Cheddar). Choose low-fat or low-fat foods (0-1.5% fat).

Fruits, Vegetables
All studies point to the same thing. More fruits and vegetables have a very positive effect on health. They provide not only fiber, vitamins and minerals but also prevent heart disease and heart disease. Cellulose helps the digestive system, helping to move products through the system. Vitamins in fruits and vegetables can easily break during heat treatment, so to retain the maximum amount of nutrients, lower the heat treatment to a minimum - boil or boil lightly steamed, saute vegetables or serve raw, such as in salads. We need to use: 3 - 5 servings of vegetables. One serving equals 1 cup of leafy greens or 1 / 2 cup of chopped vegetables, cooked or raw. Fruits: 2 - 4 servings of fruit. One serving equals 1 medium apple, banana or orange, 1 / 2 cup chopped fresh, cooked or canned fruit or cup of fruit juice.

Sugars and Fats
To this group from five food groups belongs: butter, margarine, vegetable oils, cream, sugar, syrups, soft drinks and foods containing fat and sugar, that is, cakes, cookies, chips, candy, chocolate, desserts, cream, ice cream, mayonnaise and foods fried in oil. Fat provides the body the necessary acids for proper functioning of the nervous system. Fish oil is especially good for this. Limit consumption of fat in cooking and in sandwiches and use foods rich in monounsaturated fats or polyunsaturated such as sunflower or olive oil.

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