Here you'll find a List of Terms that I've compiled to assist me, and you!, in healthy eating. I've researched many different books/websites to put together this list (which will keep growing as I come across more information). This is just a reference guide* for a novice health food cook like myself.
Whole Foods
Food to which nothing has been added or taken away; has not been unnecessarily processed, loaded with harmful additives/colorings/flavorings. Especially lacking in sugar, salt or fat.
Whole Grains
Cereal grains containing cereal germ and bran. Exclude foods that have been made with white processed flour.
Wheat, Oat, Barley, Maize, Brown Rice, Rye, Millet, Quinoa.
Whole Grain Products: whole wheat flour/bread/pasta, rolled oats.
For more information, the Whole Grains Council website I think is a great resource tool (it even has recipes!)
Legumes
beans, peas and lentils, tempeh, and nuts.
Carbohydrates
the body's major source of energy and supply the body with a substantial amount of protein, vitamins and minerals. Half the food consumed should be unrefined complex carbohydrates: whole wheat cereals/bread/pasta, brown rice.
Protein
A macro-nutrient, essential for the maintenance and repair of cells. However, too much protein is not good for the kidneys
Rich sources of healthy protein include: fish, white meat (skinless), nonfat greek yogurt, eggs, beans (black, pinto, etc.), soy, tofu, cheese.
*I am in no way a Registered Dietitian. If you have more information to add (especially if it's more accurate), please don't hesitate to contact me!
*I am in no way a Registered Dietitian. If you have more information to add (especially if it's more accurate), please don't hesitate to contact me!
