Food Fact Friday

    

Good Afternoon Everyone,

Well, it is Friday again...time for the weekend; Hopefully you are one of the people that has Monday off for the Columbus Day Holiday... Whoop Whoop 3 day weekend!!! Time to get some stuff done before winter gets here.

Today is FOOD FACT FRIDAY... Today's topic is: HEALTHY FOODS & JUICES...
 source for the following charts and information: http://www.factmonster.com/science/food/good-nutrition.html

Making healthy choices

Which is healthier, a muffin or a banana? A sports drink or a glass of milk? People face such questions all the time. With a little information and some guidelines, you can learn how to spot the healthier choice. Here are some tips for distinguishing between good (healthy) and bad (unhealthy) foods.

Good foods include…	Whole grains, such as whole-wheat breads and cereals, fruits, vegetables, lean meats, milk, water
Bad foods include…	White bread, fried foods, processed foods (packaged chips, cookies, candy bars), soda

Healthy is always an option

Imagine you’re at a snack bar, do you choose an apple, a yogurt, or a candy bar? If your stomach is growling, don’t let it lead you to make unhealthy decisions. Below are suggestions for replacing unhealthy foods with healthier alternatives.

Unhealthy Food	Healthier Option	It’s better because…
fruit drinks that are not 100% juice	skim milk, water, or 100% fruit juice	less calories and sugar, more protein (milk)
biscuits, rolls, white breads	low-fat whole-grain breads and rolls	lower in fat and higher in fiber. The whole grains will keep you feeling fuller longer, and they provide more energy.
doughnuts	whole-grain bagel, English muffin	less fat and fewer calories
French fries, hash browns	baked, mashed, or boiled potatoes or sweet potatoes	less fat, no trans-fats, less sodium, fewer calories
fresh fruit in syrup	fresh fruit in natural juices	less sugar and fewer calories
fried tortillas	soft tortillas (corn or whole wheat)	less fat, fewer calories, more fiber
fruit punch drinks	100% fruit juice	both have similar amounts of calories, but 100% fruit juice has many more vitamins and nutrients.
ice cream	non-dairy frozen dessert, fresh fruit smoothie, sorbet	fewer calories, less fat, less sugar
mayonnaise	mustard, hummus, salsa	less fat
packaged cookies or cupcakes	granola bar, graham crackers, freshly baked whole-wheat muffin or cupcake	no artificial preservatives, no partially hydrogenated oils (trans-fats), less fat
pepperoni, salami, and bologna	turkey, chicken, ham	lean meats have less fat and less cholesterol
potato or fried chips	unbuttered popcorn, raw vegetable sticks, pretzels	no artificial preservatives, less fat, more fiber
processed cheese (also called prepared cheeses, process cheese, or cheese food)*	low-fat Swiss, cheddar, or mozzarella	no preservatives, less fat, less sodium
vegetables fried or served with cheese, cream, or butter sauces	vegetables should be eaten raw, steamed, broiled, baked, or tossed with a little olive oil	fewer calories, less fat, less sodium, no trans-fats, more vitamins and nutrients remain in the vegetables.