There are some foods alternative in our everyday living in order to used it and served it very quick and easy. But we have to choose those foods to serve with our family carefully and look what it contains before you served it.
Here are some tips on how to choose alternative foods,.
MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS
Milk, cheese and yogurt are rich sources of calcium and provide other essential nutrients like protein, Vitamins A and D and some B vitamins. Choose low fat or non fat milk and milk products if you are concerned about gaining too much weight.
MEAT AND MEAT ALTERNATIVES
Foods in the meat group are from animals sources, fro example lean meat, poultry, fish, eggs and sea foods. They are major sources of protein, B vitamins and minerals like iron, iodine and zinc. Lean red meats are the best source of iron, but remember that most meats contain moderate to high amounts of fat.
Use the leanest cuts available or trim off the fat before cooking. Meat alternative include plant foods such as beancurd, legumes (peas and beans), nuts and seed. All of these provide protein, vitamins and minerals.Note that nuts and seeds contain moderate amount of fat. Try to have a combination of meat and legumes in your diet. Both are rich sources of important nutrients but should only be consumed in moderate amounts.
OTHER FOODS
This category includes fats ( e.g. margarine, butter,oils ) salt and sugar, as well as the foods and seasoning which contain them. Consume only minimal amounts of these food type, but do not totally avoid them as they provide some fat soluble vitamins like vitamins A,D and E also essential fatty acids.
Here are some tips on how to choose alternative foods,.
MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS
Milk, cheese and yogurt are rich sources of calcium and provide other essential nutrients like protein, Vitamins A and D and some B vitamins. Choose low fat or non fat milk and milk products if you are concerned about gaining too much weight.
MEAT AND MEAT ALTERNATIVES
Foods in the meat group are from animals sources, fro example lean meat, poultry, fish, eggs and sea foods. They are major sources of protein, B vitamins and minerals like iron, iodine and zinc. Lean red meats are the best source of iron, but remember that most meats contain moderate to high amounts of fat.
Use the leanest cuts available or trim off the fat before cooking. Meat alternative include plant foods such as beancurd, legumes (peas and beans), nuts and seed. All of these provide protein, vitamins and minerals.Note that nuts and seeds contain moderate amount of fat. Try to have a combination of meat and legumes in your diet. Both are rich sources of important nutrients but should only be consumed in moderate amounts.
OTHER FOODS
This category includes fats ( e.g. margarine, butter,oils ) salt and sugar, as well as the foods and seasoning which contain them. Consume only minimal amounts of these food type, but do not totally avoid them as they provide some fat soluble vitamins like vitamins A,D and E also essential fatty acids.