Cave people led a healthy lifestyle, they lived half-starved and were physically active and mobile.
It seems that the US government wants from its citizens the same. It's sad, but these days the food is at arm's length, and it is not necessary to drive mammoths in its own field on its own two. Now, thanks to the abundance of all kinds of individual and public means of transportation, people's physical activity has fallen below the critical level. In combination with the abundance of high-calorie foods in many (but not all) countries, the number of people with obesity and obesity is growing almost geometrically.
The new dietary guidelines for Americans will focus on counting the calories eaten and physical activity, eating whole grains and consuming more fruits and vegetables. In general, nothing new, but citizens responded sluggishly to the appeal, so the recommendations will be put on the form of a visual and effective "Food Pyramid".
However, many people know about the latter, but very few people observe. Simply issue recommendations and naively expect that people will be guided by an absolutely wrong approach. This is clearly not enough. It is necessary to change the policy of the state in this matter, the modification of food itself and eating habits. Doctors came to the conclusion that most people chose a sedentary lifestyle, an inordinate amount of food at the same time not providing all the necessary substances, according to the Internet edition for girls and women from 14 to 35 years old Pannochka. Net A new approach that allows you to control weight is simple - consider the total calories, not the amount of carbohydrates. The key moment is also almost daily moderate physical activity, minimum for 30 minutes. Some people need 60 minutes to maintain weight, and at least 90 minutes to lose weight. Also, special attention is paid to the choice of consumed fats and carbohydrates. Definitely should not eat heat-treated fats - the surest way to arteriosclerosis atherosclerosis. It is necessary to have in the diet of plant fiber from raw fruits and vegetables, whole grains and nuts.
Depending on the age and level of activity, it is recommended that 5 to 13 servings of fruits and vegetables per day. To measure the volume of food, cups are increasingly used, and not simply a vague determination of the portion. So, to maintain weight with minimal activity, you need only 4.5 cups of fruits and vegetables a day.
Such a volume may seem large, but it is not so. For example, they drank a glass of juice, ate a banana, salad together with the main course for lunch and some vegetables for dinner, that's the volume reached.
It is also recommended to reduce the amount of salt to 1 teaspoon without top for a day, since salt is associated with hypertension. Also, alcohol consumption should be limited to 2 servings per day for men and one for women, or about 60 and 30 ml, respectively.
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