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How Does Protein Affect Your Health?
How does protein affect your health? Protein foods provide amino-acid building blocks. These are the materials the body uses to build and repair cells and tissues. Where are protein foods found? Meat, poultry, seafood, legumes, eggs, milk, cheese, processed soy products, nuts, and seeds are part of the protein food group. Legumes like beans, peas,…
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A Balanced Plate
A Balanced Plate A helpful meal planning tool is called “Create Your Plate.” This is an easy way to control portion sizes and limit starchy foods. Follow these seven steps to create your plate: Using your dinner plate, put a line in the middle of the plate. Then on one side, cut it again so…
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Portions Sizes and Measuring Food
Portion Sizes and Measuring Food It’s no secret that portion sizes have increased over the years. Have you ever found yourself thinking “I can’t believe I ate that whole thing”? Because of the large increase in portion sizes, our ideas of what is appropriate has changed, and larger portions are now viewed as the right…
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Why GluCare Asks About Nutrition
Why GluCare Asks About Nutrition Good nutrition is an important part of leading a healthy lifestyle. Proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals, fiber, and water are all nutrients. If you do not have the right balance of nutrients in your diet, your risk of developing health conditions increases. Even for people at a healthy weight, a…