you know that feeling you get when you first get up in the morning? Yeah- the hunger one and you fill like you are going to toss your cookies (if you had any in you) if you dont eat. Well this is the the problem I have been having to deal with since getting back to base training. And I like the feeling cause then I can think about all the good foods that I get to eat. That are good for me also.
This leads me to an article I was reading in the National Geographic. ( amazing I know- I do read stuff other than comic books)
The article talked about a "list" that will be placed by different products in grocery stores nationwide.
The list is called the Overall Nutritional Quality Index and was developed by Yale University's Griffin Prevention Research Center. It basically scores food items on a scale from 1 to 100. The products are given a number based on the nutrients, vitamins, sugar, and salt. The list will also indicate how the product impacts blood pressure, and other health concerns.
My opinion about this list is that it is a long time in coming idea. I think it will help people better understand what they are putting in their bodies and how these products better or worsen their health. I think this list will help increase knowledge about food products and be an aide to the food labels that many people have trouble understanding. With these two items perhaps we can start helping people understand why it is important to eat right and exercise to live healthier lifestyles not only now but also in the future.
so how does the list work:
The higher the number the better the food item, such as an blueberries are listed at 100. But raisins have a listing of 26. Orange juice has a 39, and unbuttered unsalted popcorn has a 69. Dark chocolate seems to be a popular thing but it is only listed at a 10. green beans have a 100.
So these are just a few items listed there are several more. If you want to see more items you can go to onqi.org to see for your self.
well now that I have talked totally about food, it is now time to go mtbing for a couple hours in the cold air!! So I can than eat something healthy and yummy--Problem is I am not sure what that might be. (Subway most likely)Yipeee
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That's interesting. I looked that fruit and vegetable list and there were quite a few surprises. Green beans and okra both got a 100. These were listed an not-so-great vegetables in my nutrition text in college, but I think that based almost completely on vitamins A and C. Nutrition information has come a long way since then. I just go by the rule that if it grows on a plant and hasn't been processed, it's probably good for you.
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