You Are What You Eat!

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You Are What You Eat

 

 

 

 

You Are What You Eat

 

 

 

 

You Are What You Eat

 

 

 

 

Dr. A Says. . .
Extra-virgin olive oil (olive oil that’s unrefined) contains powerful antioxidants including vitamin E and is my first choice of oils. Just be careful, because it packs 119 calories per tablespoon!

Dr. Wayne Andersen

 

Note: Some questions may have multiple correct selections and will have a check box option.

Section 1 - You Are What You Eat

What you eat and how much you eat is critical to your health. Eating more calories than you use leads to weight gain; high-glycemic foods overwork your pancreas; and foods that stimulate inflammation such as saturated fats create chaos throughout your body. On the other hand, eating lots of fruits and vegetables turns off fat storage, satisfies hunger, stabilizes blood sugar, lowers insulin, and quells inflammatory fires.

In the previous twelve months, I have:
Lost more than 5 pounds
Lost 2 to 5 pounds
Stayed the same weight
Gained 2 to 5 pounds
Gained more than 5 pounds

I eat breakfast:
Every day
Most Days
Occasionally
Never

I eat ___ small healthy meals or snacks a day.
6 or more
4–5
2–3
1 huge meal a day

In general, I eat ___ of my calories after 5:00 p.m.
Less than 35%
35–50%
More than 50%

I eat red meat:
Never
2–3 times a week
More than 3 times a week

I eat fish that’s high in omega-3:
More than 2–3 times a week
1–2 times a week
Less than once a week
Never
I take fish oil daily also

I eat dairy products that are:
Low-fat or skim
I don’t eat dairy (but get calcium from other sources)
Full fat (whole milk)

I prefer my poultry (select all that apply):
Skinless
White meat only
Dark and white meat
Skin on

I usually like my meat or fish (select all that apply):
Baked or steamed
Broiled
Grilled
Charred
Fried in unsaturated fats (olive oil or other vegetable oils)
Fried in saturated or trans-fats (butter or solid shortening)

I eat ___ servings of vegetables a day:
More than 5
3–5
1–3
0

I eat ___ servings of fresh fruit a day:
More than 3
1–3
0

I get my sugar primarily from:
Natural fruits
Fructose
Table sugar
High-fructose corn syrup

I eat white starches (white bread, white rice, tortillas, and pastas)
Never
Less than 1–2 times a week
2–5 times a week
1–2 times a day
More than 2 times a day

I eat unprocessed, natural grains, cereals, and rice:
More than 2 times a day
1–2 times a day
Never

The type of fat or oil I use most often is:
Olive or canola oil
Spreads with no trans-fats (Smart Balance, Promise)
Margarine or vegetable oil
Butter, lard, or vegetable shortening

I drink alcohol:
Never
1 glass of red wine with dinner
Between 1 drink a week and 1 drink a month
Less than 1 drink a day
1–2 drinks a day
3 or more drinks a day

I salt my food:
Never
Occasionally
Always

I take vitamin and mineral supplements:
Daily
When I remember
Never