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Thank you for helping me step-by-step in setting my new IM blog.
Can expert writers whose mother tongue is English critique my writing that I have pasted below? I wrote this at the library after doing research.
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My mother tongue is not English as correctly judged earlier by John McCabe.
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9 Simple Tips Of Good Nutrition That You Can Use Now
Does good nutrition seem complex to you? Are you confused with so many experts contradicting themselves as to what to eat and what not to eat?
If you were saying to yourself 'yeah, that's true', then no worries, I was confused too some years ago. But then, that aroused my curiosity to learn more about good nutrition so that I can live a healthy life and share with others what I learned. Here is a quick rundown:
Select foods rich in carotenoids.
Eat foods rich in vitamin C every day.
Take anti-oxidant supplements every day
Drink at least 1 cup of vegetable juice every day.
Look out for hidden fat in the packaged food you buy.
Gradually increase the amount of high-fiber foods you eat.
Try a new fruit or vegetable every month.
Try veggie burgers.
Instead of a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, try a hummus sandwich.
Select foods rich in carotenoids.
What are carotenoids? Carotenoids are vitamin A-like compounds found in plants. They have various roles in human health. Some are provitamin A carotenoids. Our bodies can convert these carotenoids into the active form of vitamin A known as retinol. Beta-carotene is a well-known provitamin A carotenoid.
Research shows that these substances may play a role in preventing cancer. Their orange color tells you that carrots, sweet potatoes, and cantaloupe are excellent sources of beta-carotene. Many foods that are orange in color, including squash, apricots, pumpkin, and mangos have plenty of beta-carotene in them. Some green, leafy vegetables, including collard greens, spinach, and kale, are also rich in beta-carotene.
Eat foods rich in vitamin C every day. An adequate intake of vitamin C may help protect against cancer and possibly other diseases. Vitamin C plays an important role in the growth and repair of tissues in all parts of your body:
Take anti-oxidant supplements every day. According to USDA guideline, the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) of vitamin C for adults range between 75mg and 90mg. Some experts suggest anywhere between 250mg and 500 mg. Experts also suggest to take anywhere between 200 to 800 IU of vitamin E. Get the Vitamin E from natural sources and that contains alpha-tocopherol, the form of vitamin E that is preferentially absorbed.
Drink at least 1 cup of vegetable juice every day. However, don't expect it to replace whole vegetables in your meal plan. Vegetable juices are fairly rich in vitamins and minerals but low in calories. For instance, 8 ounces typically contains about 60% of the RDA for vitamin C and nearly half the suggested intake of beta-carotene. However, the vegetable juices provide little fiber (about a gram in 8 ounces or so). In addition, commercial varieties tend to have a lot of sodium. Therefore, it is wise to examine the labels for sodium content, or, prepare the vegetable juice yourself at home and drink it immediately.
Look out for the hidden fat in the packaged food you buy. These hidden fats may lurk in the potato mixes, crackers, granolas, packaged rice dishes, bagel/pita chips and crisps, instant breakfast drinks, instant soups, soup mixes, stuffing/breading mixes, frozen vegetables in sauce, pre-popped and microwavable popcorn, non-dairy creamers, flavored instant coffee mixes, lattes at Cafes, refried beans, toaster pastries, etc., and others. This is an endless list. I am sure you can come up with more stuff that have hidden fats.
Side Note: Fats are not bad in themselves, but when these are added--specifically when they are hydrogenated or trans-fats, they are particularly bothersome.
Gradually increase the amount of high-fiber foods you eat. I am sure you are tempted to give up on fiber-rich grains, beans and vegetables as soon as you feel a slight inconvenience in your tummy. Do not give up on these fiber-rich foods if they give you gas or cause bloating. You can mitigate some or all of the effects of gas by adding little ginger to the fiber-foods. Ginger helps in digestion.
Fiber's health benefits are many, including a reduced risk of colon cancer and constipation. Several major studies have found that eating many high-fiber foods protects against colorectal cancer, but other studies show little benefit.
Also, try a variety of fiber-rich foods until you find some that do not cause digestive problems for you. Be sure to drink more fluids when you increase the amount of fiber you eat. Fluids help your body digest fiber. Try drinking at least eight glasses of water every day.
Try a new fruit or vegetable every month. Why every month? Because, your taste buds and brain need some time to get familiar with the fruit or vegetable you are trying! If you are more adventurous, may be you can try a new one every week.
From the mundane to the exotic, from parsnips and artichokes to mangoes and kiwis--there are lots of choices and varieties, especially in farmers' markets and stores geared for various ethnic cuisines. This will help your intake of anti-oxidants and other vital nutrients that may prevent you from getting sick.
Try veggie burgers. Nowadays, many restaurants serve, and you'll find them in frozen, refrigerated, or mix form in the grocery stores. Veggie burgers may be primarily soy and/or may contain any combination of mushrooms, onions, peppers, rice, oats, barley, bulgur(cracked wheat), rye, gluten(wheat protein), beans and/or spices. In a restaurant, ask the waiter what's in the veggie burger and how it's cooked. Some veggie burgers are almost fat-free, but some are high in fat, especially, if cheese or mayonnaise is one of the major ingredients.
Instead of the usual peanut butter and jelly sandwich, try a hummus sandwich. Hummus, a dip made of chickpeas(garbanzo beans), sesame seed paste, olive oil, garlic, lemon, and other spices, now sold in many grocery stores is a great substitute to use in place of peanut butter and jelly in your sandwich. Three tablespoons have about 4 grams of fat, compared to 24 grams in the same amount of peanut butter. Add slices of cucumber and other vegetables you like. If you make your own hummus, you can reduce or increase the amount of olive oil, replace it with other healthy oils like coconut oil.
Incorporating good nutrition in your daily meal plan is not difficult, but requires some commitment and planning from you. Brainstorm and/or plan before you prepare a meal or going out to eat.
What do you do to get good nutrition for your body? Share it here. I would appreciate it.
References
Christen, W.G., Liu, S., Schaumberg, D.A., & Buring, J.E. (2005). Fruit and vegetable intake and the risk of cataract in women. Am J Clin Nutr. 81(6): 1417-1422.
Gershoff SN. Vitamin C (ascorbic acid): new roles, new requirements? Nutr Rev 1993;51:313-26.
A Dahm CC, Keogh RH, Spencer EA, Greenwood DC, Key TJ, Fentiman IS, et al. Dietary fiber and colorectal cancer risk: a nested case-control study using food diaries. J Natl Cancer Inst. 2010;102:614-626.
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Thanks and Regards,
Peter.
Thank you for helping me step-by-step in setting my new IM blog.
Can expert writers whose mother tongue is English critique my writing that I have pasted below? I wrote this at the library after doing research.
Moderators,
If this is not appropriate to ask, you can delete this thread.
My mother tongue is not English as correctly judged earlier by John McCabe.
= = = = =
9 Simple Tips Of Good Nutrition That You Can Use Now
Does good nutrition seem complex to you? Are you confused with so many experts contradicting themselves as to what to eat and what not to eat?
If you were saying to yourself 'yeah, that's true', then no worries, I was confused too some years ago. But then, that aroused my curiosity to learn more about good nutrition so that I can live a healthy life and share with others what I learned. Here is a quick rundown:
Select foods rich in carotenoids.
Eat foods rich in vitamin C every day.
Take anti-oxidant supplements every day
Drink at least 1 cup of vegetable juice every day.
Look out for hidden fat in the packaged food you buy.
Gradually increase the amount of high-fiber foods you eat.
Try a new fruit or vegetable every month.
Try veggie burgers.
Instead of a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, try a hummus sandwich.
Select foods rich in carotenoids.
What are carotenoids? Carotenoids are vitamin A-like compounds found in plants. They have various roles in human health. Some are provitamin A carotenoids. Our bodies can convert these carotenoids into the active form of vitamin A known as retinol. Beta-carotene is a well-known provitamin A carotenoid.
Research shows that these substances may play a role in preventing cancer. Their orange color tells you that carrots, sweet potatoes, and cantaloupe are excellent sources of beta-carotene. Many foods that are orange in color, including squash, apricots, pumpkin, and mangos have plenty of beta-carotene in them. Some green, leafy vegetables, including collard greens, spinach, and kale, are also rich in beta-carotene.
Eat foods rich in vitamin C every day. An adequate intake of vitamin C may help protect against cancer and possibly other diseases. Vitamin C plays an important role in the growth and repair of tissues in all parts of your body:
- Helps in the formation of an important protein required to make skin, tendons, ligaments, and blood vessels
- Helps to heal wounds and form scar tissue
- Plays an important role in repairing and maintaining cartilage, bones, and teeth
Take anti-oxidant supplements every day. According to USDA guideline, the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) of vitamin C for adults range between 75mg and 90mg. Some experts suggest anywhere between 250mg and 500 mg. Experts also suggest to take anywhere between 200 to 800 IU of vitamin E. Get the Vitamin E from natural sources and that contains alpha-tocopherol, the form of vitamin E that is preferentially absorbed.
Drink at least 1 cup of vegetable juice every day. However, don't expect it to replace whole vegetables in your meal plan. Vegetable juices are fairly rich in vitamins and minerals but low in calories. For instance, 8 ounces typically contains about 60% of the RDA for vitamin C and nearly half the suggested intake of beta-carotene. However, the vegetable juices provide little fiber (about a gram in 8 ounces or so). In addition, commercial varieties tend to have a lot of sodium. Therefore, it is wise to examine the labels for sodium content, or, prepare the vegetable juice yourself at home and drink it immediately.
Look out for the hidden fat in the packaged food you buy. These hidden fats may lurk in the potato mixes, crackers, granolas, packaged rice dishes, bagel/pita chips and crisps, instant breakfast drinks, instant soups, soup mixes, stuffing/breading mixes, frozen vegetables in sauce, pre-popped and microwavable popcorn, non-dairy creamers, flavored instant coffee mixes, lattes at Cafes, refried beans, toaster pastries, etc., and others. This is an endless list. I am sure you can come up with more stuff that have hidden fats.
Side Note: Fats are not bad in themselves, but when these are added--specifically when they are hydrogenated or trans-fats, they are particularly bothersome.
Gradually increase the amount of high-fiber foods you eat. I am sure you are tempted to give up on fiber-rich grains, beans and vegetables as soon as you feel a slight inconvenience in your tummy. Do not give up on these fiber-rich foods if they give you gas or cause bloating. You can mitigate some or all of the effects of gas by adding little ginger to the fiber-foods. Ginger helps in digestion.
Fiber's health benefits are many, including a reduced risk of colon cancer and constipation. Several major studies have found that eating many high-fiber foods protects against colorectal cancer, but other studies show little benefit.
Also, try a variety of fiber-rich foods until you find some that do not cause digestive problems for you. Be sure to drink more fluids when you increase the amount of fiber you eat. Fluids help your body digest fiber. Try drinking at least eight glasses of water every day.
Try a new fruit or vegetable every month. Why every month? Because, your taste buds and brain need some time to get familiar with the fruit or vegetable you are trying! If you are more adventurous, may be you can try a new one every week.
From the mundane to the exotic, from parsnips and artichokes to mangoes and kiwis--there are lots of choices and varieties, especially in farmers' markets and stores geared for various ethnic cuisines. This will help your intake of anti-oxidants and other vital nutrients that may prevent you from getting sick.
Try veggie burgers. Nowadays, many restaurants serve, and you'll find them in frozen, refrigerated, or mix form in the grocery stores. Veggie burgers may be primarily soy and/or may contain any combination of mushrooms, onions, peppers, rice, oats, barley, bulgur(cracked wheat), rye, gluten(wheat protein), beans and/or spices. In a restaurant, ask the waiter what's in the veggie burger and how it's cooked. Some veggie burgers are almost fat-free, but some are high in fat, especially, if cheese or mayonnaise is one of the major ingredients.
Instead of the usual peanut butter and jelly sandwich, try a hummus sandwich. Hummus, a dip made of chickpeas(garbanzo beans), sesame seed paste, olive oil, garlic, lemon, and other spices, now sold in many grocery stores is a great substitute to use in place of peanut butter and jelly in your sandwich. Three tablespoons have about 4 grams of fat, compared to 24 grams in the same amount of peanut butter. Add slices of cucumber and other vegetables you like. If you make your own hummus, you can reduce or increase the amount of olive oil, replace it with other healthy oils like coconut oil.
Incorporating good nutrition in your daily meal plan is not difficult, but requires some commitment and planning from you. Brainstorm and/or plan before you prepare a meal or going out to eat.
What do you do to get good nutrition for your body? Share it here. I would appreciate it.
References
Christen, W.G., Liu, S., Schaumberg, D.A., & Buring, J.E. (2005). Fruit and vegetable intake and the risk of cataract in women. Am J Clin Nutr. 81(6): 1417-1422.
Gershoff SN. Vitamin C (ascorbic acid): new roles, new requirements? Nutr Rev 1993;51:313-26.
A Dahm CC, Keogh RH, Spencer EA, Greenwood DC, Key TJ, Fentiman IS, et al. Dietary fiber and colorectal cancer risk: a nested case-control study using food diaries. J Natl Cancer Inst. 2010;102:614-626.
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Thanks and Regards,
Peter.
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