Food Day 18

Water

Directions

1. Men should drink 3 L of water daily and women should drink 2.2 L of water daily; Or drink approximately drink approximately 4% of your body weight in water. For someone who is a 150 lb., this is about 2.5 L.
2. Space out your water drinking for maximum absorption.
3. Drink water 30 minutes after waking up and drink 200 mL of water before eating a meal.
4. Room temperature is the best temperature for drinking water.
5. Sodium balance is important, so be sure to consume at least 2.3 g of salt a day which is about half a teaspoon.
6. Consume snacks containing potassium such as bananas throughout the day coupled with light exercise to prevent swelling associated with sodium consumption.
7. Drink water without chlorine and fluorine.
8. Carry a reusable water bottle.

Benefits

• Increased circulation. Water promotes toxin drainage by increasing circulation both in your blood stream and in your lymphatic system.
• Clean intestine. Just like water cleans out the drainage pipes in your house, water also cleans out the drainage pipes in your body.

Eggs

Methods

1. Hard-boiled eggs, scrambled eggs and omelet are some healthier ways for eating. Eggs can also be fried, baked, or poached.
2. For healthy individuals, it is best to eat both the egg white and the egg yolk for maximum nutrient absorption.
3. Cook eggs until the yolks are firm. Scrambled eggs should not be runny for example.
4. To fry the eggs, you can use butter or vegetable oil but do not use bacon grease.
5. Eggs should be stored in the refrigerator.
6. If the contents of an egg smell unpleasant or the color is unusual, we do not recommend consuming the egg.
7. We also do not recommend eating eggs raw or undercooked because raw eggs have the risk of being contaminated with salmonella. Eggs that are cracked or out of date should not be consumed.

Health Concerns

• We recommend that people with diabetes and possibly high cholesterol or hypertension should watch their egg intake.
• Eating egg whites instead of whole eggs may be a good option for those with diabetes or heart problems but lack a lot of the protein and vitamins found in the egg yolk.
• Avoid quail eggs and duck eggs which have high fat content and more cholesterol.
• Do not consume eggs if you have an egg allergy.

Benefits

• Strong muscles. Eggs are high in protein which is required for building muscles.
• Good energy production. The fats found in eggs are a good source of energy.
• Improve eyesight. Vitamin A, which is found in eggs are essential in maintain healthy eyes.
• High in vitamins and minerals. Eggs are one of the few foods that naturally contain vitamin D. They also contain every type of B vitamin as well as iron.

Bananas

Bananas are consumed all around the world and even consumed by some members of the animal kingdom (monkeys). They are a great source of fructose, fiber, and potassium to build healthy bones and muscles.

How

1. Buy bananas that have no brown spots. If you are not planning on consuming the bananas right away, you can buy them slightly green and hard. A greenish color means that the bananas are not ripe.
2. Store bananas at room temperature. This will also encourage faster ripening.
3. To slow down the ripening process, store the bananas in the refrigerator. Even if the peal browns, the banana itself will keep for longer.
4. Take a banana with you on your way to work as a portable snack. Make sure that you store it in a solid container to prevent the fruit from being squished and creating a mess.
5. Sliced bananas are a great addition to cereal and oatmeal. They can even be mashed and used as a baking substitute for oil and butter. Mashed bananas can be added to muffins, pancakes, and cookies.
6. Freeze peeled bananas for a great addition to a smoothie. Bananas go great with strawberries and cream to make a great smoothie.
7. Certain high potassium foods should be eaten in moderation when taking heart medications such as beta-blockers.

Health benefits & facts

• Aids digestion. Bananas are high in fiber which aids digestion for a healthy colon. They also stimulate the production of good bacteria in the colon.
• Builds strong muscles and bones. Protein, which is present in bananas, aid in the building of strong muscles and bones
• Healthy circulation. This fruit contains iron which is an essential mineral that helps your blood transport oxygen to your tissues.
• Helps boost mood and preserve memory. Bananas contain tryptophan which your body converts into serotonin to aid memory and boost your mood.

Bonus Tips

Myth Busting

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Before you ever sit down to eat, you make choices that direct the outcome of your diet. Those choices take place in the often-confusing aisles of your neighborhood grocery store. Just as with health diets, a number of myths dominate the ways in which most people think about grocery shopping. Here are 3 of the most common. Understanding these myths will help you avoid grocery shopping mistakes that cost you in money as well as quality.

• “Eggs With Brown Shells Are Healthier Than Eggs With White Shells”

The ‘natural’ and ‘green’ aesthetic is undoubtedly powerful, and it pervades much of the food world. When shopping at grocery stores, it’s not unusual to be presented with products that purposefully pretend to an ideal of simplicity. Yet, it’s not uncommon for this image to be empty of nutritional value. Brown eggs are a prime example. While some feel that they are healthier because of their color, brown eggs actually signify the color of the bird’s feathers and earlobes, and have nothing to do with health.

• “A Clear Bottle is the Best Container for Your Milk”

Another factor that influences the way we think about food is nostalgia. We all have an image of the good old days, when chemicals were kept from store shelves and all the milk came in little glass bottles. As it turns out, glass bottles are no longer the most effective and environmentally efficient packages for milk. Tetrapaks, which don’t require refrigeration before opening, require about 60% as many greenhouse gas emissions per quart to produce.

• “Fresh Vegetables are Always a Better Choice Over Frozen”

While we may feel that fruits and vegetables, along with all foods, are obviously more healthy when unfrozen, this isn’t always the case. Frozen fruits and vegetables are harvested at peak ripeness, at their most nutrient-rich. Meanwhile, much of the produce in stores is picked months before maturation. Foods that are best frozen have high vitamin A and vitamin E counts, including sweet potatoes and corn.

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