tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38395946651643851582011-04-21T11:54:44.514-07:00Your guide to learning about the fundamentals of health and nutrition whether you are new to the subject or just need a refresher course!#/usr/bin/whoamihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16449535170731257660noreply@blogger.comBlogger41100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3839594665164385158.post-78716687397008631422007-11-13T14:59:00.000-08:002007-11-13T19:59:19.261-08:00

Whether you're among the thousands with a high blood cholesterol level or you just want to make sure your cholesterol level stays low, reducing saturated fat in your diet should be your top priority.A few facts about cholesterol:Cholesterol is essential to your body's chemistry. But you don't have to consume any: The body is able to manufacture all the cholesterol it needs.All animals produce

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Macronutrients come in three varieties: carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids (fats and oils). The body needs all three of these macronutrients to survive. To thrive, it needs them in the proper amounts. The following sections are a short course on macronutrients - what your body uses them for, where to find them, and how much you need of each.

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Serving size depends on the food. Here's a quick primer. One serving equals:1/2 cup cooked vegetables1/2 cup raw vegetables or 1 cup raw leafy greens1 piece of fruit (such as a medium-size apple, orange, or banana)1/2 cup diced fruit, grapes, or berries6 ounces of juice1 slice of bread1/2 cup cooked rice, cereal, grain, or pasta1/2 bagel1 ounce of dry cereal1 cup of milk or yogurt1 1/2 cup ounces

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Many factors are involved in answering the question "What should I eat?" But one thing is certain - the days of the basic four food groups are long gone. Here are just three of the many reasons for their disappearance. First, they weren't specific enough. Second, no distinction was made in the value of nutrients. In other words, all the food groups were considered equally important. An apple

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