Eat Smart … Not Less!!

All foods fall under 3 categories: protein, carbohydrates and fats.

Protein: Protein feeds your lean muscle tissue daily.  It also stimulates the release of the hormone called glucagon.  This is a mobilization hormone that allows your body to use stored energy such as fats and carbohydrates, as energy sources

Carbohydrates: Provides you with active energy and allows for good mental focus. Your most favorable carbs are fruits and vegetables whereas your less favorable carbs are grains and starches, which are  densely packed with sugar. As a result any less favorable carbs not utilized by your body at the end of the day is converted to fat. Make sense ??!!

Fats: Healthy fats help to control your blood sugar levels so you can maintain higher energy levels throughout the day. Healthy choice fats include olive oil, peanut butter, almonds and avocados.

There are also things like complex carbohydrates such as vegetables, legumes, oatmeal, breads and pasta. Complex carbs have 3 or more sugar molecules linked together. Simple carbs are items like: sugar, honey, fruit, milk, candy, soda, and juice.

A healthy balance between the three would be 30% protein, 40% carbohydrates and 30% fat. This balance also helps to control your blood sugar and insulin levels.

An apple a day, Keeps the doctor away!!