Welcome Back! Let’s check in from Session #3: Grains Eat whole grains? Share or try recipe? Mix it Up Snack Pack
Sharing My Plate & Protein Group Tasting Macho Nachos Understanding: Lean Protein Types of Fat Word of the Day Facts Fiction Today’s STUFF
Why Protein ? Helps our bodies grow and repair Iron in protein foods strengthens our blood to give us energy Rich in omega-3 fatty acids WARNING! Most Americans eat enough or too much protein, need to eat smaller portions and choose leaner and different types.
Forms of Protein Animal sources: meat, poultry, seafood and eggs Plant sources: beans, peas, soy products, nuts and seeds
What’s Healthy? LEAN LOW-FAT High fat foods can lead to … Obesity, Diabetes Heart disease, High cholesterol Cancer, High blood pressure
3 Types of Fat UnsaturatedSaturatedTrans Liquid Ex.: Canola and olive oil, Avocado, Nuts Solid Ex.: Butter, Lard, Red Meat, Cheese Liquid into Solid Ex.: Margarine, Fried fast food, Packaged foods (crackers, pies,cookies, chips)
Word of the Day Synergy Trans Fat Part of speech: noun Definition: The bad type of fat that is made when food manufacturers process a liquid oil to a solid fat, often used to make packaged food last longer, increases risk of heart disease
Tricky Trans Fat Warning!.4g or less is reported as 0g
Good Fat vs. Bad Fat Grab Bags
Macho Nacho Recipe Ingredients 6-8 tortilla chips 2 Tablespoons black beans 2 Tablespoons salsa 2 Tablespoons lettuce 1 Tablespoon cheese (low-fat) Pinch of cilantro (optional) Instructions Place chips on a plate. Add beans, salsa and lettuce. Sprinkle with cheese. Top with cilantro. Have a fiesta!
Meet the Fats Sat Fat Bros Video Better Fat Sisters Video
Partially hydrogenated oils are also known as Trans fat. Fact Fiction Fact or Fiction?
More than 1/2 of your plate should be protein (meat, beans, fish). Fact Fiction
Diets high in Saturated and Trans fat can lead to heart disease. Fact Fiction Fact or Fiction?
Sharing My Plate, Protein & Fats Group Tasting Macho Nachos Understanding: Lean Protein Types of Fat Word of the Day – Trans Fat Facts Fiction Next Session – Dairy & Drinks Summary of STUFF