Diet and Nutrition: Eat for a Longer Life
You must download Flash 10 or higher in order to play the video.

Get Adobe Flash Player

Eat for a Longer Life: The Perfect Meal

Achieving the perfect meal for a healthy diet isn't just about portion size, it's about what's going in to each portion. Registered dietitian Megan Madden describes what a perfect meal is made up of, how to achieve it, and what to avoid along the way.

Eat for a Longer Life: The Perfect Meal Transcript

"Eat for a Longer Life: The Perfect Meal" Madden: "For anyone looking to improve their diet, one of the first questions I get asked is, so what should I eat? A fairly simple rule of thumb is to fill half of your plate with fruits and vegetables, and the more variety the better. The best mix of nutrients for your body come from dark leafy greens, in addition to brightly colored, red, orange, yellow, and purple produce. Next, a quarter of your plate should be filled with a source of grains, and specifically whole grains, like barley, quinoa, brown rice, or whole wheat pasta. Whole grains are naturally high in fiber, vitamins, minerals, and healthy fats. That last fourth of your plate should be filled with a source of lean protein like chicken, fish, or beans. You should really cut back on your processed meat intake like hot dogs and bacon, and if you like red meat like veal or beef, try and limit yourself to just once a week. Creating a balanced meal will help you with weight loss, preventing heart disease, and even warding off cancer."

Finding a balanced, healthy diet isn't just about losing weight, but fueling your body to work better and longer. This series provides you with the facts behind the foods and diets necessary to prolong your healthy lifestyle.
Arthritis is often thought of as a disease that occurs in old age. However, Dr. Teitel, as well as patients who suffer from rheumatoid arthritis, share their stories about getting the diagnosis at an early age, as well as how to recognize symptoms.
Advertisement
Is it safe to practice Yoga while pregnant? Expert Lana Masor, MS, 500-RYT, tells us that it is not only safe, but extremely beneficial to practice prenatal Yoga. In this series, she explains the benefits and gets you started with some poses to try.
Health Topic
Advertisement
HealthTheater Tweets
Advertisement
©Dramatic Health 2012