Eat Smart Not Less !!!!

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

Your hands can be very useful in estimating appropriate portions.  When planning a  meal, use the following portion sizes as a guide.

Carbohydrates:  Provides you with active energy and allows for good mental focus.  Your most favorable carbohydrates are fruits and vegetables whereas your less favorable carbohydrates are grains and starches, which are  densely packed with sugar.  As a result any less favorable carbohydrates not utilized by your body at the end of the day are 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 carbohydrates have 3 or more sugar molecules linked together.  Simple carbohydrates 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!!