Eating is every bit as important as any other component of fitness and
wellbeing, perhaps even more. The human body is a very complex organism which
requires a balance of nutrients to run at optimal performance. There is a
plethora of information about how to feed the animals, but much of it is biased
and suspect. The US RDA Food Pyramid is upside down! The beef people tell you
to eat more beef and the chicken people tell you to eat more chicken. We try to
sort some of that out for you in a simple format.
The glycemic index has become a buzz-word of sorts over the past few years. With more knowledge of macronutrient ratios and their effect on overall health and performance becoming common-place, more people are becoming aware of the quality, not just quantity of food that they consume. The glycemic index can be a very useful tool in deciding the carbohydrate composition of your diet, but it is not an end-all. If it is used correctly, in conjunction with some other basic information, it can become a useful part of a good overall approach to nutrition.
With all of the hype being given to certain individual foods for their health benefits, the idea of composing your diet of mainly lean meats and vegetables falls by the wayside as "uncommon" sense. The health benefits are immense in making this simple switch in your dietary habits.
The most-common complaint from people who have a hard time eating healthy is the lack of convenience and the extra time it takes to prepare healthful meals. Many people see the fast-food restaraunt as the best option when you're on the go. Below are just a few ideas of items you can pick up in a flash at a grocery store or convenience store that help continue your healthy choices, even when you're pressed for time:
This spin on the standard protein shake picks up where plain whey leaves off and finishes the combination with healthy fats and low-glycemic index carbohydrates for long-lasting energy.
