Nutrition (Vitamin) Test
I don't smoke.
I typically have two to four servings of fruit each day. For reference, two plums count as one serving.
My daily diet includes about three cups of dairy. As an example, half a cup of dairy equals one ounce of cheddar cheese.
I limit myself to three to five servings of whole grains daily. A single slice of bread represents one serving.
I steer clear of artificial sweeteners.
I try to cut down on foods that are high in salt.
I don't eat processed snack foods.
I avoid drinking soda.
As a woman, I stick to no more than one alcoholic beverage per day.
I include lean protein sources like fish in my meals.
I aim for two to three cups of vegetables every day. One cup of raw vegetables is considered a serving.
I regularly eat nuts, seeds, and legumes.
As a man, I limit myself to two alcoholic drinks per day at most.
I choose minimally processed complex carbohydrates such as brown rice, oatmeal, or whole-grain breads.
I avoid artificial trans fats in my diet.
I try not to eat super-sized portions.
I stay away from processed meats.
I avoid frozen meals.
I make sure to drink enough water to stay hydrated.
I avoid fast food.
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What you should know
- Whole grains like quinoa and oats, roots like beets and sweet potatoes, beans, berries, and nuts are all healthy complex carbohydrates. Some carbs you might want to stay away from are pastries, white bread, and breakfast cereals.
- A lot of these complicated carbs, as well as fruits and vegetables, have a lot of fibre. The digestive system needs fibre to work properly. It also keeps blood sugar levels stable and lowers the risk of diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and many others.
- Issues in the digestive tract can lead to nutrient deficiencies that make it hard for the body to absorb nutrients. For example, Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are digestive problems that make it harder for the body to absorb nutrients. Fever, diarrhoea, and stomach pain are some of the symptoms.
- The body needs a healthy gut microbiota to work properly. The trillions of microbes in the gut help keep metabolism, immunity, and general health stable.
- Nutrients have many effects on how we think. Antioxidants protect the brain from oxidative stress, and glucose is necessary for learning and memory.
Change Now
Stay away from soft drinks. Soda has a lot of fake sugar, preservatives, and other bad things in it. It has been linked to obesity, diabetes, osteoporosis, fatty liver, cancers, and more.
Avoid processed foods. Highly processed foods have extra sugar, salt, and trans fats that can be bad for your health and nutrient intake.
Eat a diet full of colours. Fruits and vegetables like beets, red cabbage, eggplant, and others have different nutrients, antioxidants, and flavonoids that lower the risk of getting sick.
