Nutrition Tip of the Week:
April 22, 2009
Most people don’t consider fruits and vegetables to be carbohydrates too. We usually think of breads, pasta, rice, and grains as carbohydrates and put fruit and vegetables into their own category. All food can be categorized as protein, carbohydrate, fat or a combination. Fruits and vegetables are processed by your body as carbohydrates which means that they need to be taken into consideration with your total carbohydrate intake. Ideally you want to choose most vegetables and some fruit over the breads, pasta, rice and grains to get a higher nutrient density and lower your caloric intake. Fruits and vegetables naturally have a lot of fiber and a lower glycemic response. Focus this week on replacing your breads, pasta, rice, cereals, and grains with vegetables and fruits! I’m willing to bet you’ll notice a good difference in how you feel!
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~ Coach Tiffany
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