Dietary guidelines

What does a daily recommended amount of fruits and vegetables look like? Like this.

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans is released in partnership by the USDA and the HHS providing nutritional information for all Americans.

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Each day kids aged 4-8 years need about 1½ serves of fruit; 4½ serves of vegies; 1½-2 serves of dairy; 4 serves of grains; and 1½ serves of protein foods.

Canadians are a pretty obedient bunch when it comes to eating what the government says we should be eating.

Less than 10 percent of your daily calories should come from saturated fats. Foods that are high in saturated fat include butter, whole milk, meats that are not labeled as lean, and tropical oils such as coconut and palm oil.

I recently started the ketogenic diet (also known as the caveman diet), so a lot of my mental energy is being used researching fat loss and low carb options. *If you don't know - keto is a diet plan (lifestyle change) that involves only ~25g carbs per day. 70% of your daily calories should come from fat, and 25% from protein. So no grains, corn, potatoes, and very little fruit. As much meat and butter and leafy greens as you can eat! It forces your body to switch from using the easy-burn…

Do you ever wonder how many calories you really need based on your age and daily activity? According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, calorie needs vary, but here’s a helpful guide for women at different stages of life, from those who are lightly active to super active! 🏋️‍♀️ Remember, these numbers are just guidelines—your body is unique and needs its own tailored nutrition💪🏼 These recommendations offer a starting point, but individualized calorie goals are key for sustainable…