Completely new to nutrition
Hello!
Well, I really don't know anything about nutrition.
What I do know, however, is that I don't think I feed myself properly.
I've decided to take care of myself and start being less ignorant about nutrition.
The thing is the subject is just so wide, I don't know where to begin.
I already drink loads of water every day, so I don't think that's something I should improve as I'm already on the right path on this one.
It's the rest that bothers me.
I used to work with some people who were really some health nuts and they used to talk about really "scientific" stuff about nutrition.
They were saying that cooking this or that decreases the nutrition values.
This is what I would like to know, what should I do to have an healthy diet? I know it's a broad question but any input at all would be much appreciated. A list of things to avoid would be espicially helpful.
Thanks for reading, do speak your mind.
SoP.
Answers:
Hi SoP,
one really quick tip, as I am on my way out.
instead of getting weighed down the the 'science' and the 'nutritional facts', just ensure you eat the rainbow as part of your daily diet; it's much more fun
This will ensure you get a good variety of vitamins, minerals and other imprtant nutrients.
So, go for red (cherries, raspberries, strawberries, beets, tomatoes)
orangne (pumpkins, carrots, apricots, magoes)
yellow ( bananas, lemons, pineapples)
green (brussel sprouts, cabbage, broccoli, kale, spinach)
blue / purple (blueberries, blackberries, blackcurrants, plums)
Add to this your chosen protein (lean meat, fish, eggs, cheese or pulses) and carbohydrates (potatoes, brown rice, wholewheat pasta etc) and you have a balanced meal.
Obvious things to avoid are fizzy drinks laden with sugar and chemicals, excess tea, coffee and alcohol, lots of deep fried foods and convenince foods.
And remember - a little of what you fancy, does no harm at all as part of a generally healthy diet ;)
It's great thtat you already drink lots of water - it's an important part that many people miss.
Amethyst x
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Adele Davis wrote four books on nutrition. They turned my life around.
Lets Get Well
Lets have Healthy Children
Lets eat right to keep fit
Lets cook it right.
They are amazing...read them like novels and turn your life around! I have been a vitamin freak for the last 30 years and I have hardly been ill in all that time since reading her books.
Check them out on Amazon.
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read alan carr's book: easyweigh to lose weight....brilliant piece of inspiration.
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I understand being upset about nutritional mumbo jumbo! My now deceased father was a nutritrionist and a scientist. I would advise you to go to a book store and find a book that makes sense to you. Written in English not nutritionist gargon. Ask a librarian also. That way it is cheaper!
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Hi
I am a nutritional therapist. I used to have a poor diet before I got involved in nutrition. I am so glad I did!
best wishes
Sue Insole
Well, I really don't know anything about nutrition.
What I do know, however, is that I don't think I feed myself properly.
I've decided to take care of myself and start being less ignorant about nutrition.
The thing is the subject is just so wide, I don't know where to begin.
I already drink loads of water every day, so I don't think that's something I should improve as I'm already on the right path on this one.
It's the rest that bothers me.
I used to work with some people who were really some health nuts and they used to talk about really "scientific" stuff about nutrition.
They were saying that cooking this or that decreases the nutrition values.
This is what I would like to know, what should I do to have an healthy diet? I know it's a broad question but any input at all would be much appreciated. A list of things to avoid would be espicially helpful.
Thanks for reading, do speak your mind.
SoP.
Answers:
Hi SoP,
one really quick tip, as I am on my way out.
instead of getting weighed down the the 'science' and the 'nutritional facts', just ensure you eat the rainbow as part of your daily diet; it's much more fun
This will ensure you get a good variety of vitamins, minerals and other imprtant nutrients.
So, go for red (cherries, raspberries, strawberries, beets, tomatoes)
orangne (pumpkins, carrots, apricots, magoes)
yellow ( bananas, lemons, pineapples)
green (brussel sprouts, cabbage, broccoli, kale, spinach)
blue / purple (blueberries, blackberries, blackcurrants, plums)
Add to this your chosen protein (lean meat, fish, eggs, cheese or pulses) and carbohydrates (potatoes, brown rice, wholewheat pasta etc) and you have a balanced meal.
Obvious things to avoid are fizzy drinks laden with sugar and chemicals, excess tea, coffee and alcohol, lots of deep fried foods and convenince foods.
And remember - a little of what you fancy, does no harm at all as part of a generally healthy diet ;)
It's great thtat you already drink lots of water - it's an important part that many people miss.
Amethyst x
Answers:
Adele Davis wrote four books on nutrition. They turned my life around.
Lets Get Well
Lets have Healthy Children
Lets eat right to keep fit
Lets cook it right.
They are amazing...read them like novels and turn your life around! I have been a vitamin freak for the last 30 years and I have hardly been ill in all that time since reading her books.
Check them out on Amazon.
Answers:
read alan carr's book: easyweigh to lose weight....brilliant piece of inspiration.
Answers:
I understand being upset about nutritional mumbo jumbo! My now deceased father was a nutritrionist and a scientist. I would advise you to go to a book store and find a book that makes sense to you. Written in English not nutritionist gargon. Ask a librarian also. That way it is cheaper!
Answers:
Hi
I am a nutritional therapist. I used to have a poor diet before I got involved in nutrition. I am so glad I did!
best wishes
Sue Insole