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Food Groups and Nutrition

adam — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:13:17 +0000

A food group that I often find to be neglected by the average person is vegetables. I have recently grown to love them, which is great because they are so healthy. A lot of people do not enjoy them as much as me, but since they are necessary to any healthy diet, it makes sense to incorporate them into meals. In fact, studies now show that the more colorful a variety of vegetables you eat, the more nutrients you get. That’s because of the phytochemicals, or phytonutrients, in vegetables. Every different color contains a different type of phytochemical, which work to reduce stress, prolong your life, and fight illnesses.

Not long ago I wouldn’t touch vegetables, and then I started to add them into pastas and sauté them with meals. Their intense taste seems to be more acceptable to the person who dislikes vegetables when they are sautéed or mixed in a dish. I love them added to a pasta sauce or casserole, and now I even eat them raw!

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Favorite Recipe

adam — Thu, 01 Mar 2007 18:32:33 +0000

One of my staple recipes is whole wheat pasta with vegetable alfredo sauce. So simple, yet so delicious. I cook the pasta and put it to the side. Then, I dice up some green and golden bell peppers, onions, spinach, tomatoes and whatever else I have lying around that I think will be good in the alfredo sauce. I put the vegetables in a pan with olive oil and sauté them until tender.

While they are cooking, I simmer the alfredo sauce, stirring occasionally until it is warm. I add extra parmesan and feta, and some black pepper and parsley if I have it. I add the vegetables and stir it up, then put it on the pasta! Yum! Cooking using your own recipes is so much fun, and can be healthy at the same time! My favorite thing to do is ask my friends and family for their favorite recipes, then I add some of my own ingredients to put a personal touch on them.

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Learning More: Nutrition and Antioxidants

adam — Tue, 06 Feb 2007 21:00:22 +0000

Antioxidants are valuable injury and illness fighting tools. Antioxidants are found in healthy foods and drinks, including in fruits and vegetables. Antioxidants attack free radicals in your body, which are small particles that cause cancer and other illnesses. Antioxidants rid your body of these free radicals, greatly improving your energy levels and your health.

Most foods and drinks that contain antioxidants will specify that they do, but some don’t . Fruits, vegetables, green tea, and some vitamin supplements contain antioxidants. The best way to get a healthy dose of antioxidants is to eat plenty of fresh, whole fruits and vegetables that are a variety of different colors. For example, different antioxidants can be found in different color fruits and vegetables, such as green lettuce and red apples. Eating a variety of nutritious foods will help you get a full dose of antioxidants.

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