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What is Nutrient Density and Why Is It Important?

What is Nutrient Density and Why Is It Important?

Whenever you eat foods, you are getting a certain number of calories. But what else are you getting? Nutrition is more than calories alone and it takes well-balanced meals to get all the protein, healthy carbohydrates, healthy fats, vitamins and minerals we need every day. There are many ways to encourage healthier eating as in the U.S. Dietary Guidelines which advise eating more fruits and vegetables, lean proteins and whole grains. As we look at changing diets, there is often advice to reduce all processed foods, but some processed foods are also healthy and need to be differentiated from those that are...

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How To Take Care Of Your Heart ❤️

How To Take Care Of Your Heart ❤️

Roses are red,Violets are blue,Your heart-health is preciousAnd so are you! February may be the month of love, but it’s also Heart Month in the UK and other countries, as more people raise awareness about the importance of having a healthy heart. The conversation between diet and heart health is so old, that we know what we should be doing. Watching our weight. Watching our total fat intake and keeping saturated fats low. Monitoring how much salt we eat. Eating more fibre rich food - like beans and oatmeal. This is good advice, but we also need a balance of...

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