Tuesday 26 February 2008

Healthy eating tips

Healthy eating tips for fish

Eating fish is a great source for getting protein.It is also lower in saturated
fat than, poultry or meat.You should have a variety of fish, include fatty fish
at least once a week. Here is a list of fatty fish that you can choose from.

Salmon
Mackerel
herring
sardines
anchovies
albacore tuna
lake trout

You will find that some varieties of shellfish, such as shrimps, have more cholesterol
than other types of fish, but Shrimps contain less saturated fat than meat or poultry.
The best healthy way of cooking fish is to bake,broil,grill or poach instead of frying.

Healthy tips for eating meat

Meats provide nutrients and protein for you which are important,but they also
contain saturated fats and cholesterol.That's why you should include meat in your
diet, but sparingly.

Healthy eating tips for meat

1. Choose lean cuts of meat, have a small portion 3 ounces.
2. When shopping for beef look for the round or loin cuts as they are the leanest.
3. Look for at least 90 percent lean on the label.
4. Avoid or reduce the amount of luncheon meats and other high-fat processed
meats that you eat.
5. Have organ meats like liver and kidneys less frequently.
6. When preparing meat trim visible fat.
7. Instead of frying bake,broil,roast or grill the meat.

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