Nutrition is the provision of the materials necessary; in the form of food, to support life. Many common health problems can be prevented or alleviated with a healthy diet.
Now I know once we hear the word diet, we tend to get worried that we won’t be able to enjoy delicious foods. So, let us not use the word “diet” in a negative tone and instead phrase it as “a healthier approach to eating right” . It is often difficult to cut out food cravings, especially those high in sugar and sodium. But, the truth is that everything in moderation is beneficial, even when it comes to fats. The key is to avoid exceeding what our body needs as to not store the surplus as fatty tissue.
Healthy eating techniques will allow you to transform into a better body and lifestyle. There are a ton of reasons why we should indulge in healthy habits. Better sleeping patterns, increasing daily energy, avoiding Type Two Diabetes and heart diseases, keeping a young healthy brain, looking younger and more confident are just a sample of the reasons that healthy habits are crucial.
When choosing an eating plan, we have to take into consideration the reality that what may work for John may not work for Mary because men and women require different ingredients. Also what may work for John may not work for Paul because they may have dissimilar body types and long term goals.
The Brisfit team will do our best to give you the knowledge to figure out what to eat and when to eat it. For instance, a common issue today is binge eating habits; especially at night. A main problem is that we tend to think sugar and carbohydrates should not be part of a meal when losing weight. Current research indicates that instant energy into the body comes directly from simple sugars, while longer lasting energy comes from our complex carbohydrates such as whole grains and vegetables. By taking in complex carbohydrates earlier on in the day, we will have the proper energy to keep our metabolisms fueled. After all, how could our brains function and focus properly without any energy in our systems?
So let’s practice by educating and exploring our own bodies through taking in as much knowledge as possible. By starting today, this website will help you to learn something new everyday.
Did you know that by eating a fruit high in sugar after a workout will also replenish that energy lost and also stimulates muscle growth? But if eaten too long after and too much of it could store as fat!
ENTER THE CHALLENGE!
June 5, 2012
Eat Smart, Uncategorized