Natural Nutrition

What ingredients should I look out for on the nutrition facts for foods and beverages? So what is bad or good for my health? I’m not a vegan I don’t care if there is animal ingredients or anything, so just disclude that from it. Oh yeah and I’m not allergic to anything.
By the way this is not a way I’m looking to loose weight I’m actually trying to gain weight by getting more protein (with natural foods) and not to loose weight cause I’m fat or something. Cause I’m actually a really tall lanky kid.
I’m not worried about pesticides, I’m worried about high fructose corn syrup and stuff like that is processed or a bad kind of sugar

The term organic is incredibly overrated. There is absolutely no scientific evidence what so ever that non-organic food is any worse for you than organic food. In fact, if everybody ate organically there would only be enough food in the world to feed about 2/3 of the world population.

The stuff you’re worried about, like pesticides, is already strictly controlled by both FDA and the producer.

EDIT: Well there’s certainly no high fructose corn syrup in non-organic produce If you’re worried about processed foods, which is completely legitimate, you’ll have to buy all your foods in their original form, and add spices and such yourself. I, too, had to learn to cook my own food from the bottom up.

MSN Health has a good, scientifically correct list of food additives to avoid: (pay special attention to number 4, aka preservative E621, it’s everywhere).

http://health.msn.com/nutrition/slideshow.aspx?cp-documentid=100204508

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I try to eat high or moderately high fiber cereals most days.

Unless you eat about 8 bowls though, none of them are going to give you all the fiber you need. And in terms of general nutrition, that would be way too much cereal anyway.

Are there any fruits or vegetables that are very high in fiber and are reasonably nutritious in general?

You can get plenty of fiber in your cereals along with fruits, vegetables, & whole grains. In fact, many cereals–including Raisin Bran (anything "bran" really) and just about anything by Kashi, will be high in fiber. Oatmeal is good (like some here have mentioned & for other reasons, but at 3gm a service–only a modest amount for a "grain"). And celery, like most veggies has fiber–but not this huge amount someone else claimed (maybe 2 gm).

Biggest thing everyone here has forgotten to mention–many BEANS are very high in fiber. Forget about those BBQ beans with all the added sugar though…

Bowl of Raisin Bran: 8gm
1/2 cup pinto beans: 8gm
Apple: 3-4gm
Pear: 3gm
(medium) potato w/skin 4gm
Sandwich w/typical
whole wheat bread: 6gm

There you go–easy 32-33 gm in one day!

Just don’t forget the water–the more fiber you eat, the more you’ll need to drink! And yes, just like everything–more is NOT better. But since most people get something like 10-15 gm/day–I wouldn’t worry about it. Gradually increase your intake with a goal of 25-35 gm day…

I have a cockatiel who is almost 8. He gets the premium cockatiel seed mix from the bird farm (fresh and natural) and i have some sort of liquid vitamin that I add to his water sometimes. he often eats breakfast with me and loves cereal and my apple cores but I am interested in suggestions. he is a very picky eater when it comes to new foods.

Don’t feed your cockatiel apple cores. They are toxic to cockatiels and all other pet birds. In addition, I’d stop giving your cockatiel the liquid vitamins. Liquid vitamins tend to attract bacteria which can be harmful for your cockatiel. Only give your cockatiel vitamins if advised to do so by an avian vet. A cockatiel can get too much of certain vitamins and that can make it ill.

Now to the food: Fruits, veggies, hard-boiled eggs, walnuts, almonds, unsalted pumpkin seeds, are all good for cockatiels. Some fruits cockaitels will enjoy are pears, apples (no cores), bananas, cantaloupe, apricots, peaches, grapes, and watermelon. Avoid giving your cockatiel the pits of any fruits. They are toxic. Veggies: Broccoli, sweet potatoes, carrots, spinach, squash, yams, romaine lettuce, dandelion greens, and sprouted seeds.

Make sure all food is fresh and thoroughly washed. Serve anything cooked at room temperature.

More foods you want to avoid are chocolate, avocado, caffiene, rhubarb, mushrooms, onions, nutmeg, and high-salt foods. They are all toxic to cockatiels and other pet birds.

for babies, neither. All babies need is milk. baby cereal is just junk carbs. Just like what kraft dinner is to us, its a filler and a satisfier but it sure isnt good for us and our system.

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for babies, neither. All babies need is milk. baby cereal is just junk carbs. Just like what kraft dinner is to us, its a filler and a satisfier but it sure isnt good for us and our system.

for babies, neither. All babies need is milk. baby cereal is just junk carbs. Just like what kraft dinner is to us, its a filler and a satisfier but it sure isnt good for us and our system.

for babies, neither. All babies need is milk. baby cereal is just junk carbs. Just like what kraft dinner is to us, its a filler and a satisfier but it sure isnt good for us and our system.

Tea, coffee and products with caffeine are examples of natural diuretics that causes frequent urination. Make a natural diuretic with tips from a dietitian in this free video on nutrition.

Expert: Christine Marquette
Contact: www.marquettenutrition.com
Bio: Christine E. Marquette is a registered and licensed dietitian with the Austin Regional Clinic in Austin, Texas.
Filmmaker: Todd Green

Duration : 0:2:9

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for babies, neither. All babies need is milk. baby cereal is just junk carbs. Just like what kraft dinner is to us, its a filler and a satisfier but it sure isnt good for us and our system.

Tea, coffee and products with caffeine are examples of natural diuretics that causes frequent urination. Make a natural diuretic with tips from a dietitian in this free video on nutrition.

Expert: Christine Marquette
Contact: www.marquettenutrition.com
Bio: Christine E. Marquette is a registered and licensed dietitian with the Austin Regional Clinic in Austin, Texas.
Filmmaker: Todd Green

Duration : 0:2:9

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