A healthy body and a sound mind
Humans use proteins for a variety of purposes, including food and nutrition, industrial research, and within the healthcare sector. Most proteins occur naturally, either within the human body or other organisms. However, certain research applications may require large amounts of a specific protein, and these large quantities don’t often occur in nature. [Read more…]
Originally posted on July 6, 2020 @ 8:19 am
Mom has always told you to eat your vegetables, but you may be forgetting the importance of other foods in your diet. There are reasons why it is recommended that people eat a well-rounded diet. Making sure that you get a little bit of everything, from whole grains to low-fat dairy, ensures that you are getting all of the vitamins and nutrients that your body needs to run properly and stay healthy.
Variety diets are the best, and most healthy, and this is the reason for the USDA MyPlate guidelines, which teach people the basics of healthy eating and portion control. What you should eat for a healthy mind and body isn’t just about the foods you choose, but also about how much of them you eat.
You may find it interesting that varying colors of vegetables sometimes indicate the great things that they can do for you and the specific nutrients that are in them. Red means heart healthy, purple help your brain, and yellow is good for your eyes. [Read more…]
Originally posted on August 6, 2015 @ 10:12 am
You have likely heard that the foods that you eat can have a huge effect on your overall health. This is why people are always saying you should eat healthy, get plenty of vegetables, and stop eating fast food. What you eat isn’t the only thing that is important though, it’s also how much you eat.
Watch portions because too much of anything can be bad to some extent. Some vegetables are great in moderation, but things like peas have a high natural sugar content and may not be good in large quantities for people diagnosed with diabetes.
Making your own meals at home is a great way to promote healthy eating. Don’t just buy boxes or bags of food though. Take time to make things from scratch so that you know what is in them. Make healthy choices, like lean meats. Fatty meats can lead to clogged arteries and raise your risk of heart attack. [Read more…]
Originally posted on July 15, 2015 @ 5:04 pm