NutritionPosted in Uncategorized on Tuesday, July 12th, 2011 at 10:02 pm 1 Comments
I often talk about protein being the main building block of your meals. Well, I’d like to take this time to talk about the “other” main building block…vegetables and, on a lesser note, fruit. Vegetables and fruits are full of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. They help strengthen your immune system, fight disease, and can actually help your body recover quicker after intense workouts.
These are all important “health” benefits. But what…
I’m going to start this article with a quick statement that most of you are probably aware of but some may not be…so here we go…
Don’t listen to the late night infomercials preaching the 6 minute abs and the pill that will make you lose 30 pounds in one week. It’s all hype.
Obesity rates continue to rise in every state in the US. In fact, there isn’t one state in the US that has shown a decrease in obesity rates. What’s even more scary…Colorado is the only state with an adult obesity rate less than 20%! The majority of states have adult obesity rates around 25%. That’s 1 in 4 people. Compare this with obesity rates averaging just 15% in 1980. Plus, in 1991,…
Regardless if you’re looking to lose fat or build muscle, protein should be the “main event” of every meal or snack you eat throughout the day. Protein plays such a crucial role in building and repairing muscle. Building and maintaining muscle is key to keeping you young and lean at any age. Who doesn’t want that winning combination?
Is there any better smell that the scent of meat and vegetables grilling on the BBQ?
Are you a party animal? Do you count down the days, the hours, and the minutes until Saturday night?
According to research, consuming a high protein breakfast may be the key to reducing food cravings and keeping you feeling full throughout the day.
If you don’t like the taste of sugar say, “sugar tastes gross”. **crickets**
You know the feeling…the horrible feeling of being on a “low calorie” diet. The constant hunger, the cravings, and never feeling fully satisfied. Anyone that has ever been on a diet understands these feelings. But did you know you can still lose fat, eat a lot more food, and still stick to your lower calorie diet?
