He Nutritional Value of The Major Food Groups
He Nutritional Value of The Major Food Groups
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Grains are a good source of dietary fiber as well. This type of
carbohydrate isn't digested and contributes few calories. Instead, it
travels through the digestive system and adds bulk to stool, making
it easier to pass. Fiber also helps lower cholesterol because it
prevents some cholesterol from being absorbed into the
bloodstream.
The most important thing to know about the grains group is that not
all grains are created equal. When grains are processed, their germ
and bran are removed, leaving only the starchy endosperm behind.
However, the bran and germ contain most of the nutrients and fiber.
Whole grains, on the other hand, have not been stripped of
nutrients. They are a much richer source of vitamins and minerals,
and their fiber content is significantly higher. The USDA
recommends that at least half of your daily grains come from whole
grains — but more is better.
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The USDA recommends that adults get 1 1/2 to 2 cups of fruits each
day and 2 to 3 cups of vegetables each day. It's important to eat
fruits and veggies of all different colors, because their colors are
indicative of the type of phytochemicals they contain. Each
phytochemical plays an important role in fighting disease.
Dairy foods are rich sources of calcium, which you need for strong
bones, and a source of vitamin D that works with calcium to build
bone health. Fermented dairy products, such as yogurt and kefir,
are good sources of probiotics that improve gut health. Dairy is also
high in fat and saturated fat, so it's recommended that you choose
low-fat and nonfat versions of milk and yogurt and limit your intake
of cheese, sour cream and other high-fat dairy foods.
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