Personal Eating Behaviours
It is recommended that these make up at least half of your plate.
What are vegetables?
Brainstorming what is on the menu at home and creating a grocery list to make those foods.
What is meal planning?
Changing your favorite foods/recipes to make them healthier.
What is a recipe makeover?
Food component found in avocados, nuts/seeds, olive oil.
What are healthy fats?
The number of recommended grams of fiber per day for most people.
What is 25-35?
The number of meals recommended daily for most adults.
What is three meals a day 4-6 hours apart?
Following along, using different steps to create a dish.
What is a recipe?
Choosing foods available locally and in-season.
What is seasonal eating?
Food component found in chicken, beef, eggs, fish etc...
What is protein?
Websites such as diabetesfoodhub.org and skinnytaste.com.
What are free meal-planning resources?
Feeling anxious, confused, light-headed, shaky, weak with a rumbling stomach are signs of this condition.
What is hunger?
Choosing this beverage/drink, over sugary juices, soda, sweet tea or flavored coffee is beneficial for your overall health.
What is water?
Choosing a variety of foods using a variety of preparation techniques to make foods flavorful and enticing.
What are ways to make healthy choices enjoyable?
Food component found in fruits, vegetables, grains etc...
What are carbohydrates?
A person that can perform individualized nutrition counseling in a healthcare setting.
What is a Registered Dietician?
Checking this part of food packaging gives you important information about the ingredients and nutrients of what is in that food item.
What is a nutrition label?
Measuring food, using smaller plates and serving sizes.
What is portion control?
Listening to your body, to see if you are hungry versus thirsty, bored, sad, tired or distracted.
What are hunger cues?
Allergies, income, proximity to stores, cultural or personal preferences are some examples.
What are factors that influence food choices?
A sustainable source of protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals (healthy carbohydrate choice).
What are beans?
Paying attention to what you are eating, as well as listening to what your body needs. Taking the time to enjoy the flavours and textures of foods.
What is mindful eating?
Choosing foods lower in calories, fat and sugar and higher in fiber water, vitamins, mineral and protein.
What is healthy eating?
Obsessing about your weight, calories in your foods, not eating enough to fuel your body, eating only junk foods are examples.
What are unhealthy eating patterns?
Carbohydrates, Proteins and Fats.
What are macronutrients in food?
It is best to limit added sugars to this number per day.
What is 25 grams?