What are you eating now? Why? Healthy Foods!
Can you remember what you ate for breakfast, lunch, and dinner for the past week? Please write out examples of what you ate for the past week. Save this list, we will be using it later.
What makes a food unhealthy? Simple artificial sugars Enriched, bleached or refined flour Syrups like high-fructose corn syrup (corn sugar) Saturated fats—four-legged animal fat (like cows), two-legged animal skin (like chicken), coconut and palm oils Trans fats Eating the incorrect portion of food from that food group
Examples of unhealthy foods: Hot Dogs Butter White Bread Potato Chips Ice Cream Fast food establishments McDonald’s, Wendy’s, Taco Bell, etc.
What makes a food healthy? Lean protein Unsaturated fats Whole grain carbohydrates Fiber Fresh fruits and vegetables Eating the correct portion from that food group
Examples of healthy foods: Turkey, skinless chicken, fish Broccoli, asparagus, green beans, olives Skim milk, low fat yogurt, cottage cheese Most Fish – Salmon, Tuna Black pepper, oregano, peppermint Fresh fruit and vegetables
Effects of unhealthy foods Diabetes Heart Attack Stroke Obesity
Effects of healthy foods Reduces the risk of diseases Reduces the risk of high blood pressure and high cholesterol Helps to maintain a healthy weight Helps to keep you happy and energized
Where can we get more healthy foods? Farmer’s Market Community Gardens Local Produce Stores
One-day food plan: Create a one-day food plan that has locally grown food and can be easily incorporated into your diet
Why do you think locally grown foods are much healthier for your body? How can local food be a positive aspect for you and your community?
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