If you watched the movie, “Super Size Me” I’m sure it opened your eyes that although we enjoy food, we also need to know our limit to stay healthy. So if you’re curious how many Calories you consume, or want to know the nutrient content of the Chili you just ate for dinner? Here’s some government-run websites that may help you become your very own nutritionist (at least even for a day):
USDA Nutrient Data Laboratory – In this site, you can type the name of the food that you want to know the nutrition content. They have tons of food data. For fun I tried “french fries” because I like fries. I was surprised that they even have a list of fries from Fast Food like McDonalds, Burger King and Wendy’s. My favorite are fries from Wendy’s. So looking at the nutrient content of Wendy’s fries made me think of eating natural fries instead.
Interactive Menu Planner (National Institutes of Health) – In this site you will be able to plan your menu for the day (or even for a week!) keeping in mind your calorie limit.
Nutrition Facts Label (US FDA) – In this site you can now read nutrition facts label when you go to the grocery. Gone are the days when you’re clueless about the nutrient content of the product your buying. When I learned how to read nutrition facts label, I stay away from food/snacks with too much Saturated Fats and MSG.
If all everything failed and you’re desperate, diet-to-go might be the one for you. They provide delicious, nourishing meals for individuals not just for those who aim to lose weight, but to all who wants to eat healthy but don’t have the time to cook. Think about this… next time you crave for food deliveries, instead of calling pizza delivery, try ordering healthy meals that improves and maintain good health.
“Eat This Not That! Supermarket Survival Guide: The No-diet Weight Loss Solution” by David Zinczenko
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