Preparation and Processing of Foods for Special Needs
Low-Kilojoule Food
You eat food to fuel your body with energy and for growth and repair. The foods you eat provide kilojoules to the body. Carbohydrate, protein and fat provide the body with kilojoules. Fats and alcohol are by far the most energy dense foods and should only be consumed in moderation, particularly if you are overweight or obese. During the last 25 years there has been a growing interest in low-kilojoule foods and beverages.
Traditional Versus Revamped sausage rolls
Foods such as sausage rolls are often served at parties or sold in school canteens and at sporting venue kiosks. They are popular, cheap, portable and filling, but they do have a high fat content. It is possible to cook a healthier version using lean mince and vegetable filling.
Low Salt
As a nation we tend to consume twice the recommended dietary intake for sodium! The salt in our diet comes not only when we sprinkle it on top of our food, but is also hidden in high quantities in processed foods. Salt consumption in large quantities has been linked to hypertension, high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke. People who eat high quantities of processed foods have a desensitised palate as they are used to eating foods enhanced with salt. It is possible to wean yourself off salt and finally start to taste the natural flavours of food, rather than the salt.
Low Fat
Fats are vital for good nutrition; they act as a carrier for the fat soluble Vitamins A, D, E and K, and they provide energy and the essential fatty acids needed for life and growth. Fat only becomes bad for you when you eat too much of it. Saturated fats that are found in meat, dairy products, vegetable oils and processed foods raise blood cholesterol more than other fats, and increases the risk of heart disease and some cancers. Monounsaturated fat, which is found in olive oil, nuts avocado, and fish, is generally considered to be good fat, and it is vital for cardiovascular health, the immune system and brain function.
The key to minimise the amount of fat consumed daily. There are now increasing number of low fat products available in the supermarket, however often they are highly processed and contain extra flavourings, sweeteners or additives. Low fat meals are key to better health, as a diet low in fat and rich in fruit and vegetables, dairy products and whole grains is recommended to avoid diet-related disorders.
High Fibre
It is important to include dietary fibre in your diet to help maintain regularity and reduce the risk of many illnesses. Foods that are high in fibre are high fibre breakfast cereal, wholegrain and multigrain breads, fruits and vegetables
High Protein
Protein is important for growth of body cells and makes up virtually every part of the body. Children, adolescents, pregnant and breast feeding women require more protein in relation to their body weight than adults. Accident and burns victims also require extra protein for rebuilding of damaged body tissue.
You eat food to fuel your body with energy and for growth and repair. The foods you eat provide kilojoules to the body. Carbohydrate, protein and fat provide the body with kilojoules. Fats and alcohol are by far the most energy dense foods and should only be consumed in moderation, particularly if you are overweight or obese. During the last 25 years there has been a growing interest in low-kilojoule foods and beverages.
Traditional Versus Revamped sausage rolls
Foods such as sausage rolls are often served at parties or sold in school canteens and at sporting venue kiosks. They are popular, cheap, portable and filling, but they do have a high fat content. It is possible to cook a healthier version using lean mince and vegetable filling.
Low Salt
As a nation we tend to consume twice the recommended dietary intake for sodium! The salt in our diet comes not only when we sprinkle it on top of our food, but is also hidden in high quantities in processed foods. Salt consumption in large quantities has been linked to hypertension, high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke. People who eat high quantities of processed foods have a desensitised palate as they are used to eating foods enhanced with salt. It is possible to wean yourself off salt and finally start to taste the natural flavours of food, rather than the salt.
Low Fat
Fats are vital for good nutrition; they act as a carrier for the fat soluble Vitamins A, D, E and K, and they provide energy and the essential fatty acids needed for life and growth. Fat only becomes bad for you when you eat too much of it. Saturated fats that are found in meat, dairy products, vegetable oils and processed foods raise blood cholesterol more than other fats, and increases the risk of heart disease and some cancers. Monounsaturated fat, which is found in olive oil, nuts avocado, and fish, is generally considered to be good fat, and it is vital for cardiovascular health, the immune system and brain function.
The key to minimise the amount of fat consumed daily. There are now increasing number of low fat products available in the supermarket, however often they are highly processed and contain extra flavourings, sweeteners or additives. Low fat meals are key to better health, as a diet low in fat and rich in fruit and vegetables, dairy products and whole grains is recommended to avoid diet-related disorders.
High Fibre
It is important to include dietary fibre in your diet to help maintain regularity and reduce the risk of many illnesses. Foods that are high in fibre are high fibre breakfast cereal, wholegrain and multigrain breads, fruits and vegetables
High Protein
Protein is important for growth of body cells and makes up virtually every part of the body. Children, adolescents, pregnant and breast feeding women require more protein in relation to their body weight than adults. Accident and burns victims also require extra protein for rebuilding of damaged body tissue.