Eat Right - Build Your Healthy Diet
By Shereen Jegtvig, About.com Guide
Diet and Nutrition Basics
Do you know why you need to eat? Your body needs fuel and raw materials from carbohydrates, fats and proteins to keep your brain and body going throughout the day. You also need smaller amounts of essential nutrients called vitamins and minerals to keep your body's systems running right.
- The Trace Minerals
- What Makes a Healthy Protein So Healthy?
- Can I Take Omega-3 Supplements Instead of Eating Fish?
- Common Nutrition Abbreviations
Getting Started
Eating a healthy diet isn't difficult, but if you've neglected your nutritional needs for a long time, you may be out of practice. Here are some ideas and tips for cleaning up your diet and getting started with a new lifestyle with proper nutrition.
- Calorie Calculators
- How Much Fat, Carbohydrate and Protein Do You Need?
- Healthy Foods Instead of a Fad Diet
- How To Prepare a Balanced Menu
- How To Know When a Recipe Is Healthy
- Fruit and Vegetable Serving Sizes
- Shop For Healthy Foods
- How To Read Food Labels
- Why Don't Total Fats and Types of Fats Add Up?
- What's the Difference Between Enriched and Fortified?
- What Are Food Additves?
- What Are Processed Foods?
- How To Get More Fruits and Vegetables Into Your Diet
- Add More Fiber To Your Diet
- Good Fish, Bad Fish
In the Kitchen
Now that you know how to eat right, it may help to have a few more tips for preparing and serving healthy foods at home. Don't forget about kitchen safety and proper food storage. I also have a few ideas for cooking when you're in a hurry.
- Save Money On Groceries
- Find Healthy Foods Online
- Cooking Meat, Poultry and Fish
- Cooking Healthy Foods On a Grill
- Top Quick and Healthy Breakfast Tips
- How To Ruin Breakfast
- Cooking Healthy Foods In a Hurry
- Meal Preparation Stores
- Healthy After-School Snacks
- Snacks That Are Good For You
- Picnics, Barbecues and Food Safety
- Does Cutting Fruits and Vegetables Cause Nutrition Loss?
- Wash Your Fruits and Vegetables
- Egg Safety
- How To Store Foods For an Emergency
- Eat Right When You Travel
Superfoods
There are lots of healthy foods such as fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains and lean protein sources. However, there are foods that stand out for their extra nutritional value and we call these foods the superfoods.
- What Is a Superfood?
- Nutrient Density and Superfoods
- Superfoods That May Help To Prevent Cancer
- Superfoods for Your Eyes and Vision
- Superfoods That May Make You Feel Sexier
- Broccoli Sprouts
- Berries
- Oranges
- Soy and Soyfoods
- Salmon
- Green Tea
- Walnuts
- Chia Seeds
- Does Dealcoholized Wine Have Health Benefits?
Dietary Supplements
Sometimes eating a healthy diet might not be enough and you may want to take dietary supplements. Learn more about which dietary supplements you might need.
