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betterme2012
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Mon, Mar 12, 2012 14:03
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Carbocrazy
Two days into this and already realize one of the reasons I keep gaining is that I eat way too many carbs! Going to try to increase protien and vegies for a while...see where it takes me!
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rmatt06
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Mon, Mar 12, 2012 14:03
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How to Mix Carbs, Fats, Proteins In Your Diet
How to Mix Carbs, Fats, Proteins In Your Diet
Protein helps make up bone, muscle, skin, hair and other parts of your body. The body makes protein from amino acids in protein-rich foods, but it can't store amino acids -- so you have to eat protein every day.
Sources
Some protein sources, such as fatty meats and whole-milk dairy products, are high in saturated fat and cholesterol, which can lead to obesity and heart disease. Other sources of protein include fish, nuts, dried beans and soy foods. Foods from animals, such as meat, fish, poultry, eggs and dairy products, contain all the amino acids you need to make protein. Except for soy, vegetable proteins (from vegetables, beans, fruits, grains and nuts) lack one or more amino acids.
For good health
Eat a variety of proteins from different food groups. A healthy amount in one day is equivalent to a bowl of cereal with milk, a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, and a piece of fish with a side of beans.
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates include sugars, fibers and starches. They're important to a balanced diet because they give the body energy and help organs function. During digestion, carbohydrates break down into glucose (sugar) and enter the bloodstream.
Sources
Fruits or milk yield "simple carbohydrates" -- sugars like glucose and lactose. Grains, beans, potatoes and some other vegetables offer "complex carbohydrates," which consist mainly of starches and fiber. Some complex carbohydrates that are low in fiber - such as refined grains, pasta and white rice - raise blood sugar levels quickly. A diet loaded with such foods may raise your risk for diabetes, some experts say, so it's better to limit them.
For good health
Get most of your carbohydrates from less-processed whole foods, such as fresh fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Eat six to 11 servings of complex carbohydrates daily. What's a serving? A slice of whole-grain bread, a half-cup of whole-wheat pasta or one-third of a cup of brown rice. Fats
The body needs fat for energy, to pad organs and to transport vitamins. Too much fat can fuel obesity, high cholesterol and heart disease. But not all fats harm you. Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats may actually help lower cholesterol.
Sources
Monounsaturated fats are found mainly in olive oil, canola oil and nuts. Some vegetable oils, such as corn and canola oils, contain polyunsaturated fats. Saturated fats and trans-fatty acids raise the risk for heart disease because they push up cholesterol levels and leave plaque on arteries. Butter, cheese, meat, poultry, palm oil, lard, solid shortenings, and whole or reduced-fat milk yield saturated fat. Trans-fatty acids turn up in solid margarine and a lot of baked goods.
For good health
Limit fast food and processed foods. Use low-fat dairy products and replace saturated fats such as butter with monounsaturated fats like olive oil.
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Cowgirltuff
Mineral Point MO
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Mon, Mar 12, 2012 15:03
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Wow great info Matt, thanks for posting
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donnasim
Baton Rouge LA
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Mon, Mar 12, 2012 20:03
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Know what you mean
Sometimes my body craves carbs....I'll boil a little whole wheat pasta and add some grated cheese and will eat it up fast
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8191
CT
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Mon, Mar 12, 2012 21:03
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1144
Desert Hot Springs CA
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Tue, Mar 13, 2012 13:03
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Great Mix
Thanks for info.
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4everblessed
San Diego CA
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Wed, Mar 14, 2012 12:03
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rmatt06
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Wed, Mar 14, 2012 16:03
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I hope this helps
I hope you use the information for a better you!
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TimeToFly
NU
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Wed, Mar 14, 2012 22:03
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Matt awesome advice!
You always make such great contributions to these message boards. Thanks!
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donnasim
Baton Rouge LA
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Wed, Mar 14, 2012 22:03
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