Calories by Dexter Cameron https://padlet.com/ds000948/bp19a86z7mix4e35 An info-sheet on calories written by my vegan self. Based on "1.7 | What is a Calorie?" en-us 2020-11-06 12:32:57 UTC 2020-11-06 14:29:09 UTC hello@padlet.com "A healthy balance occurs when we put in about as much energy as we lose. If we consistently put more energy into our bodies than we burn, the excess will gradually be stored as fat in our cells." ds000948 https://padlet.com/ds000948/bp19a86z7mix4e35/wish/897325063 2020-11-06 12:33:57 UTC https://padlet.com/ds000948/bp19a86z7mix4e35/wish/897325063 Why is it so hard to eat perfectly? ds000948 https://padlet.com/ds000948/bp19a86z7mix4e35/wish/897358530 Many people struggle to eat in a healthy fashion. Many mammals in the wild will eat opportunistically, demolishing their energy sources and storing any excess (into adipose tissue), in defence of a potential famine or small era of hunger strikes. Our bodies have this same safety net.

But since we are people, We get to eat whenever we want!

This comes with challenges as we are forced to regulate our intake of nutrients and foods with logic. 

Food industries are trying to take advantage of our cravings everywhere!]]> 2020-11-06 12:50:38 UTC https://padlet.com/ds000948/bp19a86z7mix4e35/wish/897358530 How important is it to have a healthy relationship with eating and our calorie intake? ds000948 https://padlet.com/ds000948/bp19a86z7mix4e35/wish/897399164 While you may think counting calories is a sign of paranoia or unnecessary, it can be valuable to understand how much energy and what types of energy you are fuelling your mind and body with. 

The United States and almost the entire world is undergoing an obesity epidemic. 300,000 people die from overeating each year in the U.S. alone. By eating healthily you are extending your life and influencing those around you.

You will also feel more energetic, happy and able when eating a healthy diet!]]> 2020-11-06 13:09:38 UTC https://padlet.com/ds000948/bp19a86z7mix4e35/wish/897399164 Eating disorders are among the deadliest mental illnesses, second only to opioid overdose. ds000948 https://padlet.com/ds000948/bp19a86z7mix4e35/wish/897463620 2020-11-06 13:34:18 UTC https://padlet.com/ds000948/bp19a86z7mix4e35/wish/897463620 90% of Anorexia Nervosa sufferers are women between 12 and 25 years of age. ds000948 https://padlet.com/ds000948/bp19a86z7mix4e35/wish/897474927  eating too little is just as bad- if not worse than eating too much!

]]> 2020-11-06 13:37:56 UTC https://padlet.com/ds000948/bp19a86z7mix4e35/wish/897474927 36.5% of Americans are obese, while 32.5% are overweight. ds000948 https://padlet.com/ds000948/bp19a86z7mix4e35/wish/897477175 2020-11-06 13:38:43 UTC https://padlet.com/ds000948/bp19a86z7mix4e35/wish/897477175 ds000948 https://padlet.com/ds000948/bp19a86z7mix4e35/wish/897478502 2020-11-06 13:39:08 UTC https://padlet.com/ds000948/bp19a86z7mix4e35/wish/897478502 ds000948 https://padlet.com/ds000948/bp19a86z7mix4e35/wish/897479253 2020-11-06 13:39:23 UTC https://padlet.com/ds000948/bp19a86z7mix4e35/wish/897479253 ds000948 https://padlet.com/ds000948/bp19a86z7mix4e35/wish/897480497 2020-11-06 13:39:47 UTC https://padlet.com/ds000948/bp19a86z7mix4e35/wish/897480497 ds000948 https://padlet.com/ds000948/bp19a86z7mix4e35/wish/897482731 2020-11-06 13:40:31 UTC https://padlet.com/ds000948/bp19a86z7mix4e35/wish/897482731 ds000948 https://padlet.com/ds000948/bp19a86z7mix4e35/wish/897484399 2020-11-06 13:41:03 UTC https://padlet.com/ds000948/bp19a86z7mix4e35/wish/897484399 What kinds of calories should I be eating to stay healthy? ds000948 https://padlet.com/ds000948/bp19a86z7mix4e35/wish/897487840 Polyunsaturated and Monounsaturated fats will give the body sustained energy and reduce hunger cravings. Sources of these fats are very high in calories yet remain healthy and necessary!
Examples: Nuts, Avocado, Seeds, Olive Oil

Proteins are wildly important to consume as they provide us with lasting energy, while also acting as building blocks for our muscle mass, enzymes, hormones and vitamins.
Examples: Legumes, Beans, Soy, 
Chickpeas

Carbohydrates are not to be demonised and are necessary for the majority of the energy we intake. These will give us strong, short lasting energy. Vegetables and fruits contain carbs, and they are healthy! The more fibrous, complex and natural the source; the better for the body. 
Examples: Bananas, Vegetables, Whole Grains.]]> 2020-11-06 13:42:05 UTC https://padlet.com/ds000948/bp19a86z7mix4e35/wish/897487840 Saturated Fats, Trans Fats and Added Sugars are to be avoided as much as possible! ds000948 https://padlet.com/ds000948/bp19a86z7mix4e35/wish/897645677 2020-11-06 14:25:16 UTC https://padlet.com/ds000948/bp19a86z7mix4e35/wish/897645677 ds000948 https://padlet.com/ds000948/bp19a86z7mix4e35/wish/897660749 2020-11-06 14:29:03 UTC https://padlet.com/ds000948/bp19a86z7mix4e35/wish/897660749