SLC23-W1 | Let's Learn About Macronutrients

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Based on what you have learned in this class, do you think you have been eating a healthy diet? Explain your answer.

After learning more about healthy eating, I realize I haven't been following a healthy diet. I can't consider myself among those who do. I really like healthy foods, but sometimes my crave for the unhealthy meals becomes more each passing day.

I got a book about healthy eating because it had a daily meal plan to help me stay fit. I followed it for a few weeks, but I found myself slipping back into my old habits. Eating healthy is important to me, but sometimes I ignore it for the foods I crave.

After learning about healthy eating, I realized I might have been eating unhealthy food without even realizing it.

Share 1 image showing a recommended protein versus a non-recommended protein and what cooking method you typically use for each.

RecommendedEggs	Non RecommendedChicken

Eggs can be prepared in many ways. We can boil them, fry them, or use them in sauces. Boiling uses moist heat cooking, while making a sauce involves a combined cooking method.

Chicken can also be prepared in different ways. Some people like boiled chicken, which uses moist heat cooking, while others prefer cooking it with dry heat.

Share 1 image in which we can see a recommended fat versus a non-recommended fat and explain how you normally consume it.

RecommendedMargarine	Non RecommendedIndustrial oil

I usually eat butter in snacks such as cakes, biscuits, and bread. I also use butter in dishes like jollof rice and pasta.

For my daily cooking, I mainly use industrial oil. I add it to meats like chicken, goat, and prawns, as well as in chips and sauces.

Share in images dishes (at least 3) that you normally prepare at home, identify the macronutrient groups explained in class, evaluate them according to what you understood in this class and explain whether or not you would change the way you have prepared them. (STEP-BY-STEP PREPARATION IS NOT NECESSARY)

Dish No.1	Spaghetti with chicken

Spaghetti is a processed carb that isn't the healthiest choice. It's simple to make; just mix the pasta with water and some salt, while the stew is made with chicken and regular oil.

I want to improve my cooking by using healthier vegetable oils, like olive or coconut oil, for the stew instead of regular oil.

Recommended	Non Recommended
Chicken(Protein)	Spaghetti (processed food)
-	Industrial oil (fat)

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Dish No.2	Plantain porridge with fish

Plantain provides a good amount of carbohydrates, and when made into porridge, it offers the needed carbs. It is a great energy source. I plan to stick with this method because combining it with fish for protein and vegetables for vitamins makes it a healthy meal.

Recommended	Non Recommended
Spaghetti (Carbohydrate)	-
Fish (Protein)	-

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Dish No.3	Jollof rice with an egg

Jollof rice is a favorite dish in my country, and I really enjoy it too. When I make it, I usually use industrial oil, which isn't very healthy, and I add an egg for protein.

To eat healthier, I believe I should start using butter instead of industrial oil.

Recommended	Non Recommended
Rice (carbohydrate)	Industrial oil (fat)
An Egg (protein)	-

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I believe I have answered the questions well. I'm really excited to learn something new here, and I promise to use what I've learned for my healthy living.

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