health benefits – Page 8 – Food Smart Colorado

Physical Fitness and Health

July 25, 2019

Nutrition and physical activity are important parts for living a healthy lifestyle. Physical activity coupled with proper nutrition is necessary to maintain a healthy weight. How Much Physical Activity Should You Get Each Week? 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity Walking fast Water aerobics Mowing the lawn with a push mower Riding a […]

Food, Foods and Beverages

Whole Grains

July 24, 2019

Whole grains include any foods that contain all three naturally present parts of a grain as shown in the diagram to the right – the bran, germ, and endosperm. The bran and germ contain important antioxidants, fiber, and several vitamins and minerals. The endosperm provides nutrition in the form of starch, oils, and protein. […]

Food, Foods and Beverages

Vegetables

July 24, 2019

Vegetables are one of the five food groups considered an important building block of a healthy diet. They are good sources of vitamins, minerals, and fiber, and a diet rich in vegetables has many positive health impacts, such as reducing chronic disease risk and healthy weight maintenance. Nutrients in vegetables […]