Faculty Profile prashantha K EEE dept Sri Sairam college of Engineering
Essential Guide to Healthy Living
1. Healthy Living By: :Lauren Johnson http://morethanjustveggies.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/fruits-and-vegetables.jpg
2. The food pyramid http://blog.incentahealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/mypyramid-page1.png
3. Grains 6-11 Servings/Day Includes bread, rice, pasta, cereal, and oatmeal. Can help reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. Help with weight management. http://www.wizardrecipes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/grains.jpg
4. Vegetables 3-5 Servings/Day Includes broccoli, carrots, peppers, cucumber, and corn. Reduces the risk of stroke and cancer. Reduces risk for type 2 diabetes. http://thesameffect.com/wp-content/uploads/fresh-vegetables.jpg
5. Fruits 2-4 Servings/Day Includes: apples, bananas, oranges, lemons, and strawberries. Important sources of potassium, fiber, and vitamin C. Naturally low in sodium, fat, and calories. http://topnews.com.sg/images/fruits.jpg
6. Dairy 2-3 Servings/Day Includes: milk, yogurt, and cheese. Helps maintain strong bones and teeth throughout life. Provide nutrients such as calcium, potassium, and vitamin D. http://www.brighamandwomens.org/publicaffairs/Images/low%20fat%20dairy%20products.jpg
7. Meat & Beans 2-3 Servings/Day Includes: meat, poultry, fish, beans, eggs, and nuts. Used as the body’s building blocks for bones and muscles. Nuts and seeds provide essential fatty acids. http://www.youthink.com/quiz_images/full_707291260.jpg http://www.healthline.com/blogs/diet_nutrition/uploaded_images/beans,jpg-700668.jpg
8. Fats, Oils, & Sweets Use sparingly Includes: junk food, salad dressings, refined sugar. Referred to as “empty calories”. Avoid fast food. http://www.chicagomag.com/images/2009/January%202009/C0109_JunkFood_01.jpg
10. Water 8 glasses a day Helps the body metabolize stored fat. Helps maintain muscle tone. Gets rid of body waste. http://www.quitsmokingonline.com/quitsmokingnatural/images/glass-of-water.jpg
11. Physical Activity 30 minutes or more per day Relieves stress and anxiety Includes but not limited to: running, weight lifting, bicycling, and hiking. Improves self esteem. Builds endurance and muscle strength. http://archives.realvail.com/images/pagephotos/200709hiking_gore.jpg http://www.cardioisforsuckers.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/treadmill.jpg
