Food Intake (3 Days)
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September 1, 2015
Food Intake (3 Days)
Keeping track of my food intake for three days has shown me what I have done well, and also has shown me a few things that I could change to my diet to give me more energy, help me lose weight, and help me maintain that weight. I think eating protein is something I enjoy, even though I came close to the recommended limit but never over it. Each day I had one meal that had a large protein food, but everything I ate had some protein in it. The skinless chicken breast, elk tenderloin steak, and a cliff protein bar were the items that had the most protein each day. Going through the foods that I ate, the only one that was an incomplete protein was the Cliff protein bar. Eating complete protein is essential because you gain important amino acids that you cannot gain from incomplete proteins unless you can pair them. All the foods that I consumed that contained protein combined to ensure that I had all the proper amino acids for my body.
During the three days of recording my diet, I never went over and of my daily nutrition goals. I have learned from the research that there is a fine line with healthy eating and not eating healthy. If you eat too much then it is unhealthy, but if you don’t eat enough nutritious meals, or foods then it can also be unhealthy for you. You need a well-rounded and balanced diet.
Everyday I came close to my limits of the specific nutrients, and micronutrients. These are important because everything plays a part in keeping you healthy. Fiber, Vitamin C, and Calcium are micronutrients that I could consume more of. I have bought a multi vitamin for this purpose, and also in the foods I eat. I have found eating oatmeal is a great way to get fiber, and fresh fruits will also help in Vitamin C, and Calcium. Eating better for breakfast will also help get more nutrients and jump-start my day.
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