Family eating healthy food together

Food for the entire family

Just when you thought healthy eating couldn’t be a family affair

Fruits and vegetables: Buy plenty of these. It won’t take long to get full from fruits and vegetables while getting the vitamins, minerals, and nutrients your body needs.

Lean meats: The best protein that contains vitamins(B12), minerals(Zinc, Iron), and fatty acids(Omega-3) but should be eaten in moderation. It has been shown that if lean red meat is eaten with a low-saturated diet and if the visible fat is trimmed, there’s no increase in total blood cholesterol or LDLs. Want to read more?

Fish: Good sources includes whitefish, salmon, tuna, Mahi-mahi, and Croaker fish.

Whole grains: Steer away from refined(processed) or products made of “white flour.” Some actual whole grain foods are:

– Beans & Legumes:  These contain antioxidants and are high in fiber, plant protein, B-vitamins, iron, calcium, folate,  potassium, phosphorus, and zinc.

– Beans (Ex. navy beans, pintos, lima, cranberry, black beans) are low in fat, but since they are higher in carbs, consuming in low moderation is suggested.

– Legumes (Ex. lentils, peas, soybeans) have a lower iron level with no saturated fats. They can also be an excellent replacement for meats or dairy products.

Nuts and seeds: These are high in unsaturated fat, and nuts positively impact many cardiovascular risk factors. According to National Center for Biotechnology, nuts, and seeds are likely to cause weight loss instead of weight gain if consumed in moderation.

MOTIVATION + DETERMINATION + HARDWORK = SUCCESS