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Making a
commitment to have healthier eating habits is a tough one. Knowing how to
implement that commitment may be even harder. Where do you start? What foods
should you eat, and which ones should you stay away from? These are all
questions you should answer before going out to the grocery store.
We need nutrients to survive. We need vitamins, minerals and
calories everyday. There are two types of nutrients. Micronutrients are
our
vitamins and minerals and macronutrients are where our calories come
from. The three types of macronutrients are fat, carbohydrates and proteins.
Many people think that all fats are bad and recently started thinking all
carbohydrates are bad too. That leaves us with just protein. If this were
the case, our diets wouldn't be very enjoyable. Fortunately not all fats are
bad and the same goes for carbohydrates.
With all the negative publicity recently, you might be afraid to eat any
carbohydrates. Carbohydrates are our main fuel source. Our brain can't use
anything else to power itself with and our muscles will work the best on it.
Don't deprive yourself of it. Carbohydrates that you should stay away from
are simple sugars that are found in candy, sodas and many snacks. Good
carbohydrates such as whole wheats and fruits will keep you energized
throughout the day and avoid sugar highs and lows.
Fats are also very important. Without fat, our body wouldn't be able to
utilize some of the vitamins we consume. Fat is found in our cell walls and
make up a big part of hormones. Fats you should avoid are saturated fats
that come in meat, milk and dairy products. Every one should consume good
(unsaturated fats) that come from plant sources such as nuts and olives.
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