Diet Analysis Essay

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I'm often surprised at the number of diets on the market and the fact that new diets are continually being invented to sell to consumers. Most people have tried more than one diet. Some people I'm sure have tried every diet on the market! However, what I have noticed is that there are some key principles that are aligned across all diets on the market that talk about healthy eating. This post is to share the insights that the dieting marketers of healthy eating do not want you to know, but also to share with you the key ingredient that most people miss out on. This key ingredient is essential for successwhen it comes to healthy eating.

To live a happy and healthy life, your diet plays a crucial role. The common saying goes 'you are what you …show more content…

Nuts and seeds are also usually known to be in this food group. The foods in this group provide great sources of protein, iron niacin and vitamin B12. Red meats are a particularly good source of iron and zinc. Generally speaking, red meats should be eaten roughly 3-4 times per week, otherwise you may experience iron deficiencies which can have significant affects to your overall health and wellbeing. A key to this food segment is to ensure that you choose lean meats with little fat and rarely eat processed meats such as sausages.

Milk, yoghurt and cheese is an excellent source of calcium. They are also good sources of protein, riboflavin and vitamin B12. These foods do usually come with higher portions of fat, so the key to this food segment is to choose the low-fat varieties of each!

Meat Fish Poultry Eggs Milk Yoghurt Cheese Nuts and Seeds

Eat Small Amounts Fats and …show more content…

We are genetically made to eat those foods! Humans have been eating plants and animals for millions of years, and I think us humans have turned out pretty well! What has happened in the last century however? Processed foods have been flooding the markets. What has been the result? The obesity epidemic! Simply put, processed foods have all kinds of additional fats, sugars and preservatives added to them to keep longer and taste better. However, eating Big Macs and drinking soft drink everyday is NOT going to have any positive effect on your