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Tags: health, wellness, nutrition, nutrition pyramid
 Health and nutrition experts are one in saying, “what you eat, affects how you feel today, tomorrow and in the future.” Yet what does one really eat or how does one eat well to get it right? With the advent of customized diets and extensive information on the nutritional value of what we include and exclude in our meals, the nutrition pyramid serves as the ultimate guide.
The nutrition pyramid as designed serves as the dietary guideline or practical advice that will suit one’s needs. So what is the nutrition pyramid? Basically, the nutrition pyramid is defined by the very two words – nutrition pyramid. It is the key that unlocks the door towards the most effective way on what to eat and how to eat for a healthier and balanced diet.
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Comprised of the five food groups as well as ‘good fats and good oil,’ the nutrition pyramid is made up of choices in grains, vegetables, fruits, dairy and calcium-rich foods, proteins in meat, beans and fish and the so-called ‘good fats and good oils.’ There is no argument about how the nutrition pyramid stands to be the most practical way to explain why certain vitamin and mineral-rich sources works for some and does not bring the same benefits to others.
The nutrition pyramid is also a nutrition plan designed to be sustainable which is essential in achieving the most of in nutritional benefits. It enables one to make smart choices in every food group. Same nutrition pyramid that puts balance in one’s food intake and physical activity – for active people, the choices in the food groups will include high-calorie, high-energy food.
All for healthier living and doing away with meals that may be high in calorie but devoid of nutrition benefits. For instance in the grains group. The nutrition pyramid would have here choices of bread, cereal, rice and pasta as source of energy with the complex carbohydrates in it that serves as the body’s fuel.
How much bread, cereal, rice and pasta is dependent on the respective need of an individual thus the idea of ‘customized nutrition pyramid.’ Best for breads of course are whole wheat since other kinds usually would be processed thus lesser nutrients. Vegetables in the nutrition pyramid are the sources of vitamins and minerals essential for good health and source of fiber for aid digestion.
Fruits on the other hand are especially good sources of important vitamins like A and C. The dairy includes milk and other dairy products like yogurt, cheese that are also important sources of Vitamins A, D, calcium and protein. Meats, fish, beans and nuts for its part of the nutrition pyramid is also the source of protein which helps the body maintain and repair body tissues and builds muscle.
And then there’s the essential fats, oils and sweets which are nutrients needed as well to maintain body function but must be used sparingly. Some foods are naturally high in oils, like nuts, olives, some fish, and avocados. In totality, the nutrition pyramid as a nutrition plan is best created “customized-way” dependent on one’s specific needs.
After all, one size does not really fit all.
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About the author
The author of this article Rose Windale is a Health and Wellness Coach who has been successful with several natural health programs for many years. Rose recently published a step-by-step guide on how to lose weight the EASY way and become totally healthy and happy. More info on her life-changing eating habits plan HERE.
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