It is very important to eat healthy and exercise in order to have a strong body. You should have a good quantity of each food group to have a healthy diet. Each group has a specific benefit to you. For example, eating fruits and vegetables with fiber can help decrease the risk of coronary heart disease. Any type of fruit or 100% fruit juice can count as a serving of fruit. Fruits and vegetables can also help reduce the risk of stroke and some types of cancer. The potassium in fruits and vegetables helps decrease bone loss. Eating 3 ounces of whole grains can help with weight management. Also, milk can help build bone mass. Lastly, the protein in meat can build muscle and cartilage. Making healthy choices in your diet can help ensure that you have a long, happy, and healthy life.
Remember those tempting junk foods that you may or may not eat? Some of these are not only very unhealthy, but also have disgusting ingredients that are used in other products. For example, a bag of Doritos contains the ingredients disodium guanylate, cottonseed oil, and disodium phosphate. Technically, Doritos are not entirely vegetarian because they contain disodium guanylate, which is made from fish. Also, they contain cottonseed oil, which is used in pesticides and is the most chemically intensive crop grown in America. Lastly, Doritos have disodium phosphate, which is also used in baby wipes, hair color, mouthwash, toothpaste, and many other products. I found this information on Wikipedia. These chemicals and others that are in Doritos can be dangerous to your body and your health.
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