Program 5 Tasty Food Choices Defining Superfoods Health Benefits of Superfoods Functional Foods Benefits of Low Glycemic Diet Carbohydrates Pros amp Cons Program 5 Tasty Food Choices Superfoods ID: 918197
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Smart Food Choices
PROGRAM 4
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Defining SuperfoodsHealth Benefits of Superfoods
Functional FoodsBenefits of Low Glycemic Diet
Carbohydrates: Pros & Cons
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Superfoods
50-70
Percentage of health-related problems that could be eliminated by what people eat and how they move. . .
-- Nutritionist & Author Elizabeth Somer
maintain weight
fight disease
live longer
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Superfoods
tomatoes
beans
blueberries
salmon
walnuts
turkey
soy
pumpkin
spinach
tea
go food!
oranges
yogurt
oats
broccoli
“Functional Foods” -- foods or dietary components that may provide a health benefit beyond basic nutrition.
Program 5: Tasty Food ChoicesThe Top 10 Reasons for Super Foods
Super Foods
Reduce Risk of Cardiovascular Diseases
Reduce Risk of Other Diseases
Reduce Risk of Cancer
Reduce Osteoporosis
Weight Loss / Management
Improve Mental Health
Improve Health in General
Improve Reaction Time
Improve Memory
Improve Fetal Health
Program 4: Healthy Food ChoicesSuperfoods
Superfoods
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Superfoods
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Superfoods
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Superfoods
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Super Foods
Eat a balanced diet with a variety of foods from each food group,then include specific superfoods with beneficial components to meet your individual needs.
diet
super
foods
Consult with your health care provider before making any drastic changes in your diet or if you have a particular health concern.
Incorporating Superfoods
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Can I believe what I read about the benefits of functional foods?
It depends on the source:
Be wary of single-study reports promote benefit of eating a certain food.
When collecting information from television, radio, newspapers, and the internet, make sure the source is credible.
When in doubt, check with a dietician or healthcare provider
Super Foods
Remember that success stories of friends and family do not mean that the same practices will work for you.
Slide12CarbohydratesGood or Bad???
Slide13Made up of 3 componentsCarbohydrates
The ratio
of these components is what determines
a “good” vs “bad” carb
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Carbohydrates
Complex CarbohydratesAlso known as “Good Carbs”
Higher concentration of fiber, and lower in starch and sugar
Digested more slowly, helping you feel fuller longer
Found in more healthy foods,
like most vegetables, fruits , whole grains
Lower in calories
Aid weight management
Contain other nutritional benefits,
such as vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals, and other nutrients rarely found simple carbs.
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Carbohydrates
Simple CarbohydratesAlso known as “Bad Carbs”
Simple sugars quickly converted to glucose
Found in refined and processed foods,
including white breads, white rice, pasta, sugary beverages, and candy.
Linked to multiple diseases, diabetes, and insulin resistance
Cause blood sugar levels to spike quickly
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“Glycemic Index” (GI) - a ranking that determines how carbohydrates in certain foods affect the blood glucose levels.Glycemic index of 70+ is considered a high glycemic food
Glycemic index of 55 - 70 is moderate glycemic food; normalGlycemic index of <55 is low glycemic food
Low GI foods:
Produce only small fluctuations in blood glucose and insulin levels
Reduce the risk of disease and diabetes
Promote sustainable weight loss
Aid in improving body functions of the skin, heart, digestion, and immune system –
just to name a few
Low Glycemic Diets