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By: Alan Ross
Is sleeplessness bothering you? What about the difficulty to
loose weight despite hardest efforts? Or is your hair line
receding faster than what it had taken your father? Well, ever
wondered why this was so? Scientists and dieticians of this
world are arguing that this is and many other hosts of similar
problems are connected to our diet!
Modern food is unfortunately not without harmful chemicals used
either for growing vegetables, preserving or cooking
(flavonoids). Many dietary problems like indigestion and ulcer
are frequent in people who have to depend on chemically treated
food. In this background, the new school of theory which is
gaining moment is eating whole and natural food. Meat and
vegetables without preservatives, buying fresh and raw milk
from vendors directly and fresh fruits are some of them.
Diet
Having said this, it doesn’t diminish the importance of daily
intake of various nutrients and calories. Deficiency in any of
them will gradually show up as trivial problem initially.
Let us see what USDA has recommended for the Americans. If you
are taking less than 1,800 calories as a teen, you must raise
it by at least 200 counts a day. The figure goes further up for
an active man. Also calorie needs of women are different from
that of men. Example, an 18-year male needs 400-800 extra
calories than women. What food gives these calories and how to
calculate the calorific values? And what other nutrients make
food balanced?
USDA has a chart (food guide pyramid) with suggestions to get
these calories. You have to do some calculations to balance
your diet.
o 5 servings of vegetables
o Four servings of fruits
o Three servings of milk products
o 11 of pasta, cereals, and bread
o Two to three servings of meat (both red and white), eggs,
nuts and beans put together.
o Sparingly, fats and sweets.
As per USDA (US Department of Agriculture), one serving equals
a bread slice; an ounce of cereal, ˝ a cup cooked rice and
veggies each, one glass juice-milk each and 2-3 ounces lean
meat, 1˝ cups boiled beans
Diet must not be seen in a limited context. Diet is a generic
word so you have diets that suit patients too. The secret is
eating as much as needed your body would absorb. Keeping a
balance diet since young is important if you want to live to
old age. It could save you a substantial savings on medical
bills!
About The Author: Alan Ross is a regular article contributor on
many topics. Be sure to visit his other websites
http://www.diet-foryou.info and http://www.researcher-hub.info
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