It is now recognized that our health is related to our diet, hence the importance of consuming the recommended number of servings of milk products each day. So always keep your fats and dairy guideline close by.
Milk products naturally provide 15 essential nutrients for normal growth and for the maintenance of good health. In addition to its unique nutritional value, milk is fortified with vitamin D. This vitamin plays an essential role in bone health as well as many others. Yogurt is full of bacteria-the good for you kind and eating it may help with digestion.
But in order for yogurt to have this positive effect, it has to contain live bacteria. Some yougurts are heat-treated to increase shelf life, but this treatment kills the bacteria, so in the list of ingredients, look for the words “live” or “active” used to decribe the bacteria.
Some yogurts are fat-free, while others have almost as much fat as ice-cream. Choose yogurts that have less that two grams of fat per 100-gram serving-unless you’re buying yogurt for children under the age of two, as they require more energy than adults and do not need to eat foods with a reduced-fat content.
For maximum benefits, eat yogurt daily. Why? only a small amount of the bacteria it contains can withstand the acidity of our stomaches and reach the intestines. Within a day or two the bacteria will pass through your digestive system, so to ensure that it is in your intestines at all times, you should eat yogurt every day, to keep the bacteria alive. Refridgerate yogurt and eat it soon after the container is opened.
Cheese: 1 oz
cottage cheese 1%: 1/2 cup
cream cheese ultra low fat: 1 tbsp
milk 1% or skim: 1 cup
Buttermilk(low fat): 8 oz.
Almond milk: 8 oz.
Yogurt fat free plain or fruits: 6 oz
Fat is a component in food. Some foods, including most fruits and vegetables, have almost no fat. Foods that have plenty of fat include nuts, oils, butter, and meats like beef.
Fat is an important part of a healthy diet and little kids, especially, need a certain amount of fat in their diets so the brain and nervous system develop correctly.
You should always look at a food label to learn how many grams of fats are in a serving of a food. Labels also list the total calories from fat.
margarine: 1 tsp
cashews: 1/2 oz.
Filberts: 1/2 oz.
Grapeseed oil: 1 tsp.
Hazelnuts: 1/2 oz.
Peanut butter(low-fat low-sodium: )1/2 Tbsp.
Peanut oil: 1 tsp.
Peanuts: 1/2 oz.
Walnut oil: 1 tsp.
olive oil: 1 tsp
Safflower oil: 1 tsp
Salad Dressing Fat free: 2 Tbsp
Fats And Dairy Portion Servings-Daily Servings Of Healthy Fats-Weight Loss Diet Tips 4 Life!
