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Richard Rathe#Nutrition #History 2/2
"Rebuilding the #FoodPyramid"
I wrote this in 2004 as a handout for patients. Then updated in 2009 & 2024...
https://richard.mdpaths.com/medicine/rebuilding_the_food_pyramid/index.html
Basically what changed since then is a bit of liberalization on eggs, dairy, & salt.
Remember when reading food labels: The key factor is #PortionSize, which is not standardized and may be unreasonably small when compared to what people actually eat. (When was the last time you counted out twelve potato chips?!)
After that the most important data point (IMO) is #AddedSugars (see second image). Unless you're buying something that is obviously sweet like cookies, "Added Sugars" should be close to 0%. It is surprising how many products you don't think of as sweet have lots of added sugar (pre-made spaghetti sauce comes to mind).
Best general advice: eat diverse #wholefoods, watch portions, avoid processed carbs, avoid processed fats (like trans-fats)... and go for a nice walk! π
30YrdScreamerToday I cooked a lovely roast pork Sunday dinner for 6.
Unfortunately there's just the 2 of us, so now I'm too full to move π«
openfoodfactsπ Day 1οΈβ£3οΈβ£ of the Open Food Facts Feature Calendar! π
Ever wondered about the nutritional value of half a cookie or 100g of rice? π€ With our new feature, you can calculate the nutrition facts for ANY portion! Just enter the quantity on the product page. Get precise, personalised nutrition info!
You can download the app from https://openfoodfacts.app or F-Droid
#Nutrition #HealthyEating #PortionControl #portionsize #calories #recipe #intake #food #diet #foodproducts #groceries #health
Steve Dustcircle πΉ8 #HighCalorie #Holiday #Foods to Avoid
If you can't entirely avoid these high-#calorie offenders, then limiting your #portionsize can help fend off #weightgain.
Brandon Scott PartinNutrition Tips for HEALTHY SNACKS π«ππ
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π₯¦ Choose Whole Foods Over Processed Snacks
β’ Opt for fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds instead of chips or sugary snacks. Whole foods are nutrient-dense and provide essential vitamins and minerals without added sugars and unhealthy fats.
#health #nutrition #wellness #wholefood #macronutrients #portionsize #fiberrich #fruits #vegtables #wholegrains #snacks #onlinecoach
Paul Peace"Dear Australia,
Our average plate sizes appear to get bigger.
Our clothing sizes appear to be a shifting goalpost.
If this can be evidenced, can we reduce rather than flatter? In time, this would be kinder to people and planet than it first appears.
Yours sincerely, Paul
#Sustainability #Clothing #Food #PortionSize #EatingOut #Dining #ClimateChange #BiodiversityLoss"