Proteins, Carbohydrates, and Fats

Eating the right combinations of protein, carbohydrates and fats can speed up your metabolism, balance your blood sugars, lower your cholesterol, burn stored body fat, satisfy your cravings, and build lean muscle mass. For most adults wishing to lower their body fat we suggest a diet of 40% protein, 40% carbohydrate, and 20% polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats.

Examples of Lean Protein: Chicken Breast, Turkey Breast, Lean Beef, Lean Pork, Fish, Shrimp, Beans, Tofu, Egg Whites, Greek Yogurt, Cottage Cheese, Low Fat Cheeses, Nutritional Shakes, and Protein Powder

When you eat quality protein in each of your meals throughout the day, you are providing your body with the essential amino acids. These essential amino acids can not be made by your body alone, they must be provided through the foods we eat. These Amino Acids that you get from eating protein are the basic building blocks of muscle, they also produce essential enzymes, hormones, and antibodies.

Examples of Quality Carbohydrates: Whole grain breads, tortilla's, and wraps, wild, brown, and "Basmati" white rice, whole grain pasta, oatmeal, barley, squash, yams, potatoes, fruits low in sugar and high in fiber. There are many options that are nutrient rich, and taste great.

Carbohydrates are our body's source for immediate energy. Carbohydrates also cause the release of the powerful hormone insulin. When eaten in moderation every couple of hours in combination with a quality protein we can receive a constant stream of energy throughout the day. Lowering the risk of diabetes and obesity.

Examples of Essential Good Fats: Canola Oil, Olive Oil, Safflower Oil, Nuts, Avocados, Dark-Green Leafy Vegetables, Fish

Essential good fats are necessary to nourish our body's 75 trillion cells. These fats actually enable you to lower your body fat by increasing the metabolism of stored body fat and decreasing fat production in the body.

Research shows that 95% of all americans are malnourished in essential fats. Deficiency symptoms include dry skin, slow metabolism, mood disorders, decreased energy, dizziness, and memory loss.