What are the Best Sources of Food?

[Lissy6789]

Nutrition is an important subject that not many high schools teach but definitely should! In this take I will discuss the 3 vital macronutrients everyone needs in order to fuel their body daily.

1. Protein

#1 Protein

What are some good protein sources? Protein can be found in many food sources but the most common ones that are rich in protein include meat, beans, nuts, and dairy.

How much does the average person need to intake per day? According to the DRI (Dietary Reference Intake), the average human body requires around 0.8 grams per kg of body weight, or 0.36 grams per pound. For obvious reasons this number is almost doubled for weight lifters and competitive athletes.

2. Fats and Oils

#2 Fats and Oils

Fats and oils are derived from food sources that include fatty acids. Foods that are rich with this nutrient include olive oil, peanut butter, nuts, and avocados. These are important to the body and should not be confused with saturated fats which are considered to be “bad” fats. The AMDR (Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range) claims that an individual should consume roughly 35 to 62 grams daily. This should be about 20-35% of the total daily caloric intake.

3. Carbohydrates

#3 carbohydrates

Lastly, carbohydrates are considered to be everyones main source of energy. These can be most commonly found in rice, pasta, bread, and potatoes. There are two different types of carbohydrates, simple and complex. Simple carbs are typically sugar and glucose. Complex carbs are foods like rice, pasta, bread, and some forms of veggies (pretty much everything else). The average person should consume roughly 225 to 325 grams of carbs per day which should amount to 45-65% of your daily intake

Thank you for taking the time to read mytake!

Sources:
www.healthline.com/.../how-much-protein-per-day

http://www.innerbody.com/nutrition/macronutrients

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[YourTypicalUsername]

Alongside food, a lot of good resources for food, hair, & numerous other things is coconut oil!

[kitty71]

Now my question what do you all think about the Keto diet? Now is like a very famous diet. In the Keto diet, you can't consume legumes (not chickepeas, beans wheat rice, no rice at all, no crackers nothing of carbs that comes from a flour), or carbs and not sugar almost nothing, no sugar either. In fact for like one month they can't consume fruits due for the sugar intake. You ony can consume protein, fats (if the good fats) and veggies. People do loose a lot fo weight by this diet but I heard soem cons and pros about this.

The energy people get in this diet are from fats not from carbs as they are not allowed to eat carbs, not pasta no bread or potatoes, nothing of carbs.

This diet you consume high doses of fat (you can eat bacon, red meat, chicken, fish, nuts, oils and veggies).

[Lissy6789]

Well I'm not one to promote the elimination of entire food groups, because I think variety is the spice of life and in some cases it only increases your cravings for those foods to the point where you can end up binging on those things (like if you get rid of starches then end up making and eating seven servings of spaghetti at 2am in shame). If it's something you chose to eliminate due to health issues or moral/religious reasons, then I understand but if it's for the reason of dieting then it's only a short term solution to a long term problem. You may shed plenty of pounds this way but as soon as you go back to your original diet after your goal is met you can end up gaining half of it back. But I'm no health expert, I would definitely consult a doctor or nutritionist before making any changes in diet.

[kitty71]

Im not following the Keto diet the one following it is my sister and her husband both at the same time. In like 1 month my sister had lost 10 pounds and my brotehr in law had lost 20 pounds especially from the belly by following dies Keto diet. My sister told me though that she feels satisfied and with no hunger by only eating veggies and the protein and fats, like the diet says. They ant eat carbs at all, or legumes and fruits only after one month they can start eat some fruits but not all, of course processed food is completely out (but we all know that processed food is bad anyway). They also can't drink or consume anything light, everything has to be organic, natural of course (I do have heard that anything that is light is not even healthy anyway) The only coca cola they are allowed to consume are Coke Zero. Of course no sweets or cakes or anything sugar are allowed. In regards of alcoholic beverages only one brand of beer they can consume and only one special brand of wine. They

[kitty71]

can consume though all meats and protein and some almond milk, butter, sour cream , cream cheese

[Anonymous]

Sounds like a good diet. Just about the "Mediterranean" diet. I would add one thing: oily fish.

Definitely a good take!

[Lissy6789]

You're right, it's a great way to get in your oils and protein while contributing to the overall health of your skin and hair 💕

[Browneye57]

So, why do you ask a question and then proceed to tell us the answer? LOL

Fresh foods, whole foods, lean meats, dairy products, whole grains.
Prepared foods, boxed foods, instant meals, and fast foods are THE WORST. As is high fructose corn syrup - they put it in EVERYTHING.

[BeHappy1985]

I find the best source of food to be the grocery store down the street.

[Lissy6789]

Sorry I don't understand? I only forage for berries and wild mushrooms in the deep amazonian rainforest. If you don't get your veggies and meat from the farmlands of Northern Ireland then whats the point of eating? I bet your cheese isn't even infused with the tears of French milkmaids.

[studDMuffF1n]

I can't afford the best sources ok. Otherwise I'd be eating nothing but king salmon all day everyday.

[Lissy6789]

Now we know why the salmon populations are depleting 😔

[studDMuffF1n]

Saturated fats are not bad. They play a role.

[Lissy6789]

They're fine in moderation, but that's why they were in quotations haha

[NYCQuestions1976]

Photosynthesis and osmosis are good sources of food and nutrients.

[Lissy6789]

I love going outside to tan then coming in with a full belly 🤗

[NYCQuestions1976]

Two birds with one stone. lol

[Kayla45]

Fruits and Vegetables I'd say! Cool myTake!

[laughinglad999]

very nice thats the stuff that l eat

[laughinglad999]

thankx

[Salmon4056]

True and healthy

[Salmon4056]

great mytake

[mrArcher]

These are just the macronutrients.

[Silver158]

food is the best source of food

[CT_CD]

Intriguing myTake

[TheNephilim]

Interesting myTake

[GoldCobra]

Nice take! 😄

[Secretgardenblood]

I never like cheese

[Lissy6789]

Probably for the best. Cheese is loaded with calories, fat, sodium, and cholesterol. Of course a little bit won't kill you and actually has protein and calcium, a food known to have mold and in some cases pus is extremely unappetizing. Wish I was like you though, cheese just tastes too good to resist.