Health food choices

HEALTHY FOOD CHOICES

Teacher: Luciana Viterwww.lucianaviter.com.br

MAKE HALF YOUR GRAINS WHOLEWhole grains are higher in fiber and some

nutrients than other grains.

Look for whole wheat or other whole grains on the ingredient label.

Brazilian beans and rice are a good choice.

VARY YOUR VEGGIESMost people do not eat enough vegetables, especially dark green and orange vegetables.

Vegetables have vitamins and minerals that are important for a healthy body.

FOCUS ON FRUITSVariety is important, try different collors.

Juice drinks should be 100% juice.

GET YOUR CALCIUM-RICH FOODSMilk and milk products are

sources of calcium.

There is calcium in dark green leafy vegetables, too.

YOUR BODY IS MADE WITH PROTEINSBut take care: don’t eat too much

of animal proteins.

USE HEALTHY OILS AND DO NOT HEAT THEM

SAY NO TO HIGH FAT AND HIGH SUGAR FOODS

LIMIT PROCESSED FOOD

DRINK A LOT OF WATER

DO PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

AND BE HEALTHIER!

ReferencesINFORMATIONS

http://www.cnpp.usda.gov/mypyramidforkids.htm

IMAGESFood Pyramid Image:

http://www.runireland.com/sites/www.runireland.com/files/Food-Pyramid.jpgHealthy Eating Plate Image:

http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/files/2012/10/healthy-eating-plate-700.jpgOther images:

http://www.sxc.hu