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Balance your high and low fat food sources daily. Eat grains, vegetables and fruits daily. These are low in fat. Butter and Margarine contain about the same amount of fat per tablespoon Did you know that the fat you eat is not the only thing that cause you to gain weight? If you eat more calories than you should, the extra calories are converted and stored in your body as fat! Sugar Tips to Eat Healthy and Help Fight Obesity Regular exercise and good nutrition are at the heart of staying healthy, reducing the risk of heart disease, diabetes and obesity. But eating right can be a challenge in today's fast-paced world. Movie night just got healthier A recent study showed that plain popcorn has the highest level of polyphenols among snack foods; polyphenols potentially reduce risk of heart disease, cancer and other diseases. With zero cholesterol or trans fats, plain popcorn is 100 percent whole grain and is an easy to prepare snack for the whole family. An economical snack, popcorn such as Pop Secret 94% Fat Free Microwave Popcorn or the new Pop Secret Jumbo Popping Corn Kernels for make-at-home popcorn, provides a satisfying, high fiber treat with high satiety levels to aid in hunger management. Visit feedyourfingers.com for more information about the health benefits of nuts and for delicious nut recipe ideas from Diamond Foods, a premier producer and marketer of Diamond culinary nuts, Emerald snack nuts and Pop Secret popcorn. Download a free PDF of the "Nuts for Healthy Living" guide at diamondnuts.com/live_well/. SOURCE:Diamond Foods
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How many calories should you consume a day? How many grams of fat should you intake?
If
you consume 1600 calories, you should have no more than 50 grams of
fat per day. This calorie and fat ratio is good for sedentary women,
children and many older adults.
If you consume 2000 calories a day, you should have no more
than 65 grams of fat. This ratio is good for moderately active women,
teenage girls, and sedentary men.
If you consume 2500 calories a day, you should have no more than 80 grams of fat. This ratio is good for teenage boys, many men, and active women. Healthy snacks, numerous benefits One of the keys to healthy snacking is not just eating foods that are good for the body, Salter said, but also finding treats that are handy and leave us satisfied without the guilt. That's why so many healthy snackers are turning to nuts and popcorn. Both snacks are high in fiber, have proven antioxidant benefits and provide a whole host of benefits versus other snacks. In fact, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says that scientific evidence suggests, but does not prove, that eating 1.5 ounces per day of most nuts, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, may reduce the risk of heart disease. Other facts supporting nuts as a part of a healthy diet include:
"Nuts are delicious, nutritious and portable, making them an excellent choice for today's busy consumers," Salter said. "Stash them in your desk at work, in your purse or gym bag and in your car so you always have a healthy snacking option at hand." Many delicious and nutritious snack products can be found in grocery store snack aisles including Emerald Nuts in on-the-go canisters and 100 calorie packs as well as five flavors of Emerald Trail Mix in resealable pouche |
Add Healthy Snacking to This Year's Resolutions (Family Features) - Forget diet shakes and strict meal plans. This year, pledge to eat more snacks! Healthy snacking is emerging as a new food trend for consumers who have resolved to focus on health and wellness in 2010. Today's consumers see snacking as an integral part of their lifestyles. From stressed-out Generation Xers to comfort-seeking Baby Boomers and wellness-savvy Millennials, consumers recognize that smart mini-meals can be part of an all-day wellness plan, according to U.S. trend watcher Iconoculture. Iconoculture reports that consumers want to bring their lives back into balance. They crave basic, comforting, filling and better-for-them foods when they snack, including nuts, seeds, fruits, popcorn and veggies. "Consumers want their snacks to be multitasking munchies," said chef and cookbook author Tina Salter, who develops recipes for Diamond culinary nuts, Emerald snack nuts and Pop Secret popcorn. "They want snacks that provide health benefits, but that are also convenient, delicious, satisfying and taste a little indulgent." Almonds are a beneficial source of vitamin E, magnesium, manganese, and a good source of fiber, copper, phosphorous, and riboflavin. A one-ounce serving, about 23 almonds, has 13 grams of good unsaturated fats, just 1 gram of saturated fat, and is always cholesterol free. For more information, visit Almond Board of California."Nuts are delicious, nutritious and portable, making them an excellent choice for today's busy consumers," Salter said. "Stash them in your desk at work, in your purse or gym bag and in your car so you always have a healthy snacking option at hand." Many delicious and nutritious snack products can be found in grocery store snack aisles including Emerald Nuts in on-the-go canisters and 100 calorie packs as well as five flavors of Emerald Trail Mix in resealable pouches. SOURCE:Diamond Foods Back to Home Page | Email Me! | Copyright 1999-2010 | Privacy Policy | Ask a Question | ![]() Wonder Fat Free Turkey Sandwich Calcium and Milk for your Health Easy Recipes Nutrition WIC Information Kids Recipes ![]() GoWear fit Lifestyle and Calorie Management System Do you ever wonder how many calories you burn playing with the kids? Or how many steps you take on the way to work? GoWear fit is a clinically proven system that turns your body's everyday information into a tool to help you manage a healthy lifestyle. The GoWear fit armband measures how many calories you burn, how many steps you take, how physically active you are, and how much sleep you're getting. On Sale at Amazon.com Today! Click on the Below Link to see how much you will save! GoWear fit Lifestyle and Calorie Management System Do you Qualify For Snap? Click Here! Snap used to be the Food Stamp Program. |