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Active Woman - Nutrition. Jenny Tschiesche. Jenny Tschiesche. Author, presenter, public-speaker Leading UK nutrition expert Specialise in women, children and sportspeople Contribute to national TV, Radio, newspapers and magazines.
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Active Woman - Nutrition Jenny Tschiesche
Jenny Tschiesche Author, presenter, public-speaker Leading UK nutrition expert Specialise in women, children and sportspeople Contribute to national TV, Radio, newspapers and magazines.
Research done since the 1990s shows beyond all doubt that you can lower your risk for the most serious diseases of our time by following a healthy diet. Healthy eating, based on this new science, can ward off 25% of all cancers and, combined with exercising regularly and not smoking, can prevent possibly 90% of cases of type 2 diabetes. The Harvard medical school
Plate Diagram • What percentage of your plate is carbohydrate/protein/fruit and vegetables?
Blood Sugar Balance insulin released from pancreas high ideal poor concentration, irritability,dizziness, lack of energy low stimulants: sugar, refinedcarbohydrates, caffeine,nicotine, alcohol, stress
Breakfast cereals 15g of sugar per 100g product is ‘a lot’ of sugar according to NHS Guidelines
Other Useful Breakfasts • Yogurt with honey and fruit • Peanut butter on wholemeal toast • Smoothie made from fruit, milk & yogurt • Eggs on whole grain toast • Cold meats or cheese and wholegrain crackers • Kippers and poached eggs • Omelette • Wholegrain or buckwheat pancakes
Snacks • Ryvita or oatcake with nut butter and mashed banana • Apple or pear with some nuts • Boiled egg • Small chunk cheese and oatcakes • Fruit and seeds • Hummus with some vegetable sticks • Left-overs e.g. cold meat and cooked vegetables • Bliss Balls
Balanced Meals – 6 Things 1. Carbohydrate 6. Drink 5. Fruit 2. Protein 4. Vegetable 3. Calcium