Healthy Eating

Healthy Diet
                                                        By: David Arnold
                                                        SCI/241
                                                        11/19/2010
                                                        Kelechi Mezu

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Introduction
It is important that we eat healthily. To do this we have to have what is called “a diet.” This is the food we eat and the drinks we drink. To have a healthy diet, we have to make sure we eat the right kinds of foods. Nutritious foods are very good for us. The nutrients help us to grow, keep our bodies in good repair, and help us to stay fit and active. I will be preparing my healthy eating plan in this paper.
I try to pay attention to my eating habits but I don’t think I do a good job. I like to eat a lot of fried food, white bread, fast food, cookies, cake, and more unhealthy food. I have some non-healthy eating habits that I am sure will cause me some problems in the future if I do not change my eating habits. If I can start a healthy eating plan at my age right now I am sure it will help me in the future when I am older. I will be listing a few items below that I will be eating to begin my healthy diet.

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Breakfast items : Fruit, Whole wheat bread, honey nut cheerios, and oatmeal.  
I chose fruit at the beginning of the day Fruit has a very positive effect on the brains just like carrots and a person need energy in the brain to start the day. Fruit stimulate the brain so we can think faster and recall information more quickly. The human body can live on fruit alone.

I chose to eat whole wheat bread because it’s healthier because of the fiber that it contains. Fiber is necessary for a healthy digestive system. It also absorbs some of the cholesterol and fat so that your body doesn't retain them. Whole grain breads contain more protein so I will feel more energized and have more stamina for longer periods of time. White bread is stripped...