Are you determined to eat healthily for yourself and your family, but often find things not going as planned? For this reason, American nutritionist Elaine Magee has summarized the top 5 mistakes that diminish nutrition. Check them out and see how many you make?
First, buying enough food for a whole week at once.
Once vegetables and fruits are harvested, their vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals gradually decrease. Keeping them in the refrigerator for a week is practically ensuring you don't get enough nutrients.
Second, eating a lot of processed foods.
Processed foods contain high levels of sodium and saturated fatty acids, while being relatively low in fiber and nutrients.
Third, eating out or ordering takeout frequently.
However, a large portion of the calories people consume come from eating out or ordering takeout.
Fourth, not taking advantage of the synergistic effects of foods.
Do you peel your apples and tomatoes? Do you peel your garlic before adding it to your dishes? Doing so actually reduces your intake of the nutrients in these foods.
Fifth, not eating foods high in plant-based protein.
Three foods you should eat more of—avocados, nuts, and olives—are high in unsaturated fatty acids and low in saturated fatty acids. These foods can contribute healthy fats, fiber, and plant sterols to your diet.