Question

(nutrition)choose a food or drink that you believe is not heart healthy. choose a substitute that you believe is heart healthy. list at least three of the substances in both foods or drinks to show the contrast, be specific, listing actual amount in grams, milligrams or kcals. be sure to include serving size as well?

Answer 1

Solution:

For a prolonged time of ingestion of saturated fat, high amounts of salts and refined carbs can cause heart problem.

Food/Drink that is not heart healthy

Food: Red Meat as it contains high amount of saturated fats that boosts cholesterol.

Drink: More than 5 ounces of wine or 12 ounces of beer is detrimental to heart.

Food/Drink that is heart healthy

Food: Whole grain including wheat flour is a good source of fiber components and other nutrients as well.

Drink: Milk is a good choice for a healthy heart as it contains protein, calcium, phosphorus, potassium and Vitamin B12 which are essential for heathy heart.

List at least three of the substances in both foods and drinks

Foods that is heart healthy and their serving size

1. 1 cup low-fat plain yogurt with 1 teaspoon ground flaxseed- 150 calories

2. 4 ounces salmon (120 gm)- 240 calories

3. 1 cup raw broccoli (31g, 5 inch long)- 11 calories

Drinks that is heart healthy and their serving size

1. Pomegranate Juice (100 ml): 100 calories (1 glass)

2. Green Tea (100 ml): 1-2 calorie (1 glass)

3. Cranberry Juice (100 gm): 50 calorie (1 glass)