Nutritional Facts

The current health recommendation is to get at least 1 hour of physical activity every day.  The more physical you are the more your body will benefit. Healthy eating is also a great way to fight off fat along with physical activity can increase your chances of having a lifetime of good health.

How to get started?
You can start by keeping a daily log of the food you eat, the calories, fat content, and the sodium cont. This will help you watch your food intake and make you aware of your eating habits.Get physical join a health club, YMCA, or local park district for exercise activities. If you feel that you can not do it alone and need professional help, there are several organizations that can help you such as; Weight Watchers (www.weightwatchers.com) and Jenny Craig (www.jennycraig.com).

Food to Eat to Maintain a Healthy Body

The following is a list of important components of the female body, the vitamin needed, the function of the vitamin, and the proper food to eat to obtain that vitamin naturally. Take a look!

Nails-take Biotin (known as B7 or vitamin H) helps correct dry, brittle nails by increasing their ability to absorb water. Biotin also helps the body metabolize protein. Food to Eat-eggs, fish, milk, cheese, whole-grain cereals, cabbage, and potatoes.

Hair-take Amino acid a form found in Cystine is crucial for hair growth and repair. Food to Eat-chicken, turkey, beef, eggs, cheese and nuts.

Skin-Eat Vitamin C it helps the body make collagen (which keeps skin firm,) boosts oxygen flow to the skin and helps heal scar tissue, cuts and bruises.

Teeth and Gums-Calcium keeps your teeth white and strong. It also helps prevent gum disease.  Food to Eat-six ounces of almonds, 2 cups o white bean, or an 8-ounce glass of milk.

Eyes-To help maintain your vision healthy you need Beta-carotene.  This vitamin acts as an antioxidant, breaking down cancer-causing chemicals that may damage eye tissues, and helps prevent muscular degeneration and cataracts. Food to Eat-carrots, sweet potatoes, broccoli, and yams.
 

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