NUTRITION

Nutrition



Nutrition

a. Explain the difference between a meal and a snack in nutritional terms.

Healthy diets and easy to prepare healthy snacks that can help your family and you avoid weight gain, fight infection and feel better.

Feeling good, looking fit and leading a long and healthy life is our most wanted. Ah, there are many things we can do to increase the chance, we will have him. Beneficial effects - both physical and mental - good nutrition, physical fitness, and exercise are proven. You'll never be too young, too old, or too out of shape start, you can benefit from regular physical activity and healthy eating habits.

We have become a mobile society machinery, machine; muscle, rather than relying on everywhere. Less physical activity is part of everyday life, especially with those "desk job." Convenience and fast food shops and are now eating into the availability is another good health on the road to detour. It is time to get back on track.

Statistics show that obesity and associated with it (e.g., hypertension, diabetes) are on the rise, but statistics also show that preventive and remedial actions in question. Do not wait for doctor's ultimatum, take the initiative. Fitness exercise your way to make your healthy eating part of life.

Before exercise drink 90 to 120 minutes after a meal before the training should be your typical balanced diet containing low GI (such as whole wheat bread, pasta, rice, etc.) of complex carbohydrates, about 15-20 grams of protein and fat combination of good (monounsaturated fats and omega 3's.) This combination of food decompose slowly, keeping your energy levels consistent, and provide the necessary nutrients to help muscle growth.

Such as the former exercise meal:

* Tuna and salad sandwich (whole wheat) and an apple

* Low-fat yogurt with a bowl of oatmeal and 50 grams of almonds, two hundred grams

* Fried chicken and vegetable fried rice

* 30 grams and 250â € "skim milk or water and a fruit and whey protein powder 300 ml

Many athletes have very fast metabolism and need for a blood sugar level up, only a supplement to improve energy before exercise. Therefore, the pre-exercise snack recommendations, in competitive sports events and participate in intense training. But timing is important, if too early snack before the exercise could lead to a sharp rise in blood sugar levels, overload, and then collapse, if left to the last moment, any undigested food can cause stomach upset the whole exercise. Practice makes perfect, you should feel energetic, but not bloated.

According to the chosen snack, the ideal time to eliminate it can be different, but usually have a 15 window 30 minutes before exercise for optimal performance. Ideal pre-workout snack is a rapidly digested, mainly composed of water and carbohydrates. Examples include such as orange, banana or grape solids. Liquid snacks may include juice, shaken before exercise or sports drinks.

Here are some fast and healthy meals and snacks kids can prepare themselves for the whole family or.

Scrambled eggs for breakfast, lunch or dinner hot, after-school ...