💡Calories in the food we eat provide us with the energy we need.
🥦Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats are the three main macronutrients that provide calories.
👉Carbohydrates are our body's main fuel source, and we should focus on eating the right types and amounts.
💪Protein is important for wound healing and maintaining muscle mass.
🥑Not all fats are bad; we should focus on consuming heart-healthy fats from plant-based sources.
Do we need to count calories?
—The number of calories needed varies depending on factors like gender, age, and activity level, but it's not necessary to count calories if you focus on consuming a balanced diet and listening to your body's hunger and fullness cues.
Are all carbs bad for you?
—No, carbs are not inherently bad. Our body needs carbohydrates for energy, but it's important to choose the right types, like whole grains and fruits and vegetables, and to watch portion sizes.
How much protein do we need?
—The daily protein needs vary depending on factors like age, gender, and activity level. As a general guideline, most people need about 50% of their daily calorie intake to come from protein.
Are all fats unhealthy?
—No, not all fats are unhealthy. It's important to focus on consuming heart-healthy fats from plant-based sources, like avocados and nuts, while minimizing intake of saturated fats from animal-based sources.
Should we avoid all processed foods?
—While it's generally advisable to minimize consumption of processed foods, not all processed foods are unhealthy. It's important to read nutrition labels and choose wisely. Simple strategies for grocery shopping and recipe substitutions can help make healthier choices.
00:00Introduction: The video provides a refresher on nutrition basics.
03:00Understanding Calories: Calories in the food we eat provide us with energy. The amount of energy needed varies based on factors like gender, age, and activity level.
06:40Carbohydrates: Carbs are our body's main fuel source. It's important to choose the right types and amounts of carbs, like whole grains and fruits and vegetables.
09:31Proteins: Protein is important for wound healing and maintaining muscle mass. It can be obtained from a variety of foods like eggs, chicken, and plant-based sources.
13:25Fats: Not all fats are bad. It's important to consume heart-healthy fats from plant-based sources and avoid saturated fats from animal-based sources.
15:45Hunger and Fullness Cues: Listening to our body's hunger and fullness cues is important in making healthy food choices.
17:40Label Readings: Understanding nutrition labels can help make informed food choices when grocery shopping.
19:30Simple Strategies: The video provides simple strategies for grocery shopping and recipe substitutions to make healthier choices.
