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Steps To A Healthier Life….

Steps To A Healthier Life…. By: Jessica Anderson CAS 100a Dr. Magabo. He did not follow the steps …. Unhealthy Eating…. Unhealthy eating can be more serious than a few extra pounds:

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Steps To A Healthier Life….

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  1. Steps To A Healthier Life…. By: Jessica Anderson CAS 100a Dr. Magabo

  2. He did not follow the steps…

  3. Unhealthy Eating… • Unhealthy eating can be more serious than a few extra pounds: • Obesity, heart disease, stroke, diabetes, destroys the kidneys, the liver, the pancreas, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, cancer • Decrease of 20 years from life expectancy • Also causes laziness, and the lack of energy

  4. Popular Ways of Unhealthy Living… • Skipping Breakfast • Consuming too many empty calories • Don’t drink enough water • Too many caffeinated drinks • Eating 1 Meal A day • Not enough sleep • Lack of proper nutrients

  5. What Does Healthy Living Involve?? • “You are what you eat”

  6. More than Just the Basic Food Pyramid…

  7. Balanced Diet… • Every Meal should include about: • 60% of Calories from Carbohydrates • 25% Calories from Proteins • 15% from Fats(Non-Saturated) • Meals Should be small but roughly 5 or 6 times a day. • *Never Skip a Meal*

  8. But What Does That Mean??? • Carbohydrates are the body’s main source of energy. • The carbohydrates are turned into glucose. • The Thermic Effect of Carbs: for every 100 calories of Carbs eaten is equal to 10 calories burned. • 2 Types of Carbohydrates: • Simple • Complex • Examples of Good Carbs: Cheerios, Corn, brown rice, green veggies, apples, kiwi, watermelon, carrots, celery, pumpernickel or sourdough bread • Examples of Bad Carbs: bagels, cakes, ice cream, sugary cereals, dried fruit, granola bars, chips

  9. Proteins… • Are the most plentiful substance in the body, besides water • Primary building block for muscles, blood, skin, hair, and some internal organs. • Thermic Effect: 100 calories eaten is 20 calories burned. • Very important for growing, maintenance and repair of body tissue. • 2 Types of Proteins: • Complete • Incomplete • Good Proteins: Fish, crab, lobster, shrimp, chicken breast, turkey breast, filet mignon, black beans, egg beaters, egg whites, fat-free milk, low-fat yogurt • Bad Proteins: Whole Milk, beef, ground beef (regular fat), New York Strip Steak, cheeses (high fat)

  10. Fats…. • Fats do more than you think… • Thermic Effect: Every 100 Calories eaten, 5 calories are burned. • 3 Types of Fats: • Saturated • Trans Fats • Unsaturated-Healthy Fats! • Good Fats: Almonds, Cashews, Pecans, Avocados, Pumpkin/Sunflower Seeds, Canola Oil, Olive Oil • Bad Fats: Butter, cream, ice cream, margarine, whole milk

  11. Reading Food Labels… • There are many components that make up the label: • Always look at the serving size • Check the calories • Certain Nutrients to avoid • Nutrients to add • % Daily Values

  12. Healthy Living Causes… • Creates a toned and healthy body • Fight illnesses easier • Healthier skin • Body strong physically and mentally • Extra energy • More self confidence

  13. So Today’s The Day!!! • Start by exercising • Drink more water • More fruits and vegetables • Chew your food

  14. Healthy Living • Remember: • Smaller meals 5 to 6 times a day • Avoid empty calories • Don’t skip meals • Provide your body with all the balanced nutrients it needs. • Get a full night’s rest • Take care of your body and it will take care of you!!

  15. Citations…. • Dr.Stibich, Mark. "Healthy Living." n. page. Web. 27 Jan 2010. • <http://longevity.about.com/od/healthytips/qt/tips_intro.htm>. • Effects of Unhealthy Eating ." Get Healthy Clark County.org. 2007. Southern Nevada Health District, Web. 23 Feb 2010. <http://www.gethealthyclarkcounty.org/chronic_disease/nutrition • "Effects of Unhealthy Eating ." Widbox.com. 2007. World Internet Directory, Web. 23 Feb 2010. <http://articles.widbox.com/792-effects_of_unhealthy_eating.html>. • "Fitness and Nutrition." aHealthyMe! n. page. Web. 27 Jan 2010. • <http://www.ahealthyme.com/topic/eatingtips>. • "Healthy Eating." Helpguide.org. Web. 27 Jan 2010. • <http://www.helpguide.org/life/healthy_eating_diet.htm>. • "Healthy Eating." Teen Health. 2007. Children, Youth and Women's Health Service, Web. 23 Feb 2010. <http://www.cyh.com/HealthTopics/HealthTopicDetails.aspx?p=243&id=2162&np=292>. • Nespoli, Mark. "12 Week Fat Loss Program." Fuel Fitness Challenge. (2010): Print. • "Nutrition Care for You." UW Health-Online Health Fact n. pag. Web. 27 Jan 2010. • <http://www.uhs.wisc.edu/docs/unwhealth_eating_out_2033.pdf>. • Pomeroy, Carla. "An Introduction to the 'Ingredients of Healthy Living'." Lust For Life. The Nutrition and Healthy Living Club, Web. 22 Feb 2010. <http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://lust-for-life.co.uk/resources/_wsb_401x353_Life%2Bin%2Bbalance%2B2.jpg&imgrefurl=http://lust-for-life.co.uk/Introduction.html&h=353&w=401&sz=17&tbnid=Ua1RAYg_N7S-JM:&tbnh=109&tbnw=124&prev=/images%3Fq%3DHealthy%2BLiving&hl=en&usg=__N4NC1RvqSkiF1wBv1JKa7ACb_E4=&ei=90iDS93cNM-EmQfGr_naAQ&sa=X&oi=image_result&resnum=5&ct=image&ved=0CB0Q9QEwBA>.

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