Healthy Eating

In addition to keeping our planet healthy, it is important to keep yourself healthy. The local meat and produce grown in Wisconsin provides us with just about everything we need to maintain a healthy diet.

The following is required on a daily basis to stay in good health

Macronutrients

Macronutrients are the main suppliers of nutrients to our body. There are three main macronutrients: Carbohydrates, Protein, & Fat. Alcohol is also considered a macronutrient, but unlike the other three, it is not healthy or essential to our diet.

Fat

There are three basic types of fats- some healthy, some unhealthy, and some in between.

          • Unsaturated Fats consist of two types of fats: Monounsaturated Fats and Polyunsaturated Fats. Monounsaturated Fats help improve cholesterol levels and lower the risk of cardiovascular disease. Polyunsaturated Fats help with muscle movement and blood clotting. Both are very good for you, and can be found in nuts, avocados, and most vegetables.
          • Trans Fats are the bad fats. They are unsaturated fats that have been saturated with hydrogen in order to increase shelf life. Trans Fats increase your bad cholesterol (LDL) levels and lower your good cholesterol (HDL) levels, and increase the chance of heart disease and diabetes.
          • Saturated Fats are right in between good and bad. Consumed in small portions, they have similar health benefits to unsaturated fats, but in large amounts they are unhealthy in some of the same ways as Trans Fats.

Carbohydrates (Carbs)

Carbs are an essential part of our diet. They make up about 30% of macronutrients in our diet and provide us with energy. Carbs are generally split into three categories: Sugars, Starches, & Fibers.


Protein

Protein is what makes up your muscles. It is found in dairy, meat products, and some vegetables. It makes up 40% of macronutrients in your diet, and is very important.

Vitamins


Minerals


Calcium

Potassium

Find the nutrition facts on foods we grow on or farm here...