Healthy eating

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Healthy eating

• By Keith Mario Schembri

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The food pyramid is a guide to healthy eating.
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CARBOHYDRATES

• Carbohydrates are important because they give us
  energy, especially to athletes and sportsmen .
• Examples of carbohydrates are bread , rice,
  pasta, noodles and
• cereal.
• They are important but should be eaten in
  moderation.

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Vegetables

• Vegetables have to be eaten every day because
  they help us to fight many diseases.They have
  different vitamins and minerals depending on
  their colour. Thats why it is important to have
  a variety of vegetables.

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Fruit

• Fruit should be an important part of our daily
  diet. They contain vitamins and minerals, and
  plant chemicals called phytochemicals. They help
  to protect the body against some diseases. Fruit
  are like vegetables but have to be eaten less
  than vegetables because they has some natural
  sugars. They are nutritious and delicious.

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Proteins
Protein builds the tissues in our body the stuff
our body's made up of. Our muscles, our organs,
and our immune system are made up mostly of
protein. Our body uses protein to make hemoglobin
, the part of red blood cells that carries oxygen
to every part of your body. Many foods contain
protein but the best sources are beef, poultry,
fish, eggs, dairy products, nuts, seeds, and
legumes like black beans and lentils.
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Dairy
 Dairy products are usually high energy food
products. They are a source of calcium which is
good for the bones. Dairy products can cause
health issues to people who have lactose
intolerance or a milk allergy. Dairy products
including cheese, ice cream, milk, butter, and
yoghurt can contribute significant amounts of
cholesterol and saturated fat to the diet. We
should eat 3 portions a day.
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Omega 3 foods

• When it comes to fat, there is one type you dont
  want to cut back on omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3
  is found in fish and nuts. If you eat omega-3 you
  will have healthier brain function.

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Fats , oils and sugar.

• Fats , oils and sugar are the least healthy
  foods. They give us calories , cholesterol and
  make us obese. But you can eat some once in a
  while.

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• If we eat a balanced diet and do some exercise
  everyday , we get a good chance to live a fit and
  healthy life.