Eating...
something we all must do to live.
Some of us, including myself, live to eat instead of eating to live. We tend to bury our feelings with food. It's time to learn to deal with our feelings in positive ways, instead of self destructive ones. I'm no expert, but hopefully as I learn to control this part of my life, I can help someone along the way. Here is what we should be eating...
Milk group:2-3 servings per day.
examples:
1 serving = 1 cup of milk or yogurt, 1-1/2 ounces of cheese.
Protein group:2-4 servings examples:
1 serving =
2-3 ounces of cooked lean meat, poultry, or fish;
1 egg; 1/2 cup cooked beans;
2 tablespoons seeds and nuts
Vegetable group:3-5 servings examples:
1 serving =
1 cup raw leafy greens;
1/2 cup other vegetables chopped;
3/4 cup vegetable juice
Fruit Group:2-4 servings examples:
(At least one should be citrus)
1 serving = 1 medium apple, banana,
or orange;
1 melon wedge;
1/2 cup of chopped fruit or berries;
3/4 cup fruit juice
Bread,Cereal,Rice & Pasta:6-11 servings examples:
1 serving = 1 slice of bread; 1 ounce of ready-to-eat cereal;
1/2 cup cooked cereal, rice or pasta.
Fats, Oils & Sweets:3 servings examples:
Use Sparingly but don't do without fats.. your body needs them too.
And the most important thing!!!
WATER... and LOTS of it!!! At least 8-10 glasses of water everyday... more if you can.
These are only guidelines...be sure to eat a balanced diet including all of the 4 food groups. Be sure to include a variety of foods to keep it interesting.
The midi playing now is "Sugar Sugar" by The Archies.
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