Balancing Meals
Submitted by Fit and Female Blog
Many people eat diets that have way too much fat or too much protein or tons of the wrong kinds of carbohydrates. But if good health and sustained energy is your goal (and it should be!) you want to be conscious of the way you combine foods at every meal. A balanced meal contains a combination of all three “macro-nutrients”: carbohydrates, fats and proteins. You want to try to eat:
- healthy carbs (whole grains, fresh fruits and veggies - high in fiber, nutrients and anti-oxidants)
- lean proteins (such as skinless chicken breast, fish, lean beef or pork, low fat or fat-free dairy - essential for tissue repair and digested in the stomach which provides for greater satiety)
- heart-friendly fats (like those found in olive or canola oil - improves blood lipid profiles and again, digested in the stomach for greater satiety)
at every meal, whenever possible.
Some examples of this could include:
- Salad with a grilled chicken breast and some balsamic vinaigrette with a multi-grain roll
- An egg white omelet with low-fat mozzarella, tomato, fresh basil and mushrooms
- A stir-fry of shrimp, mixed veggies tossed in canola oil over brown rice
Making sure that you have carbs, fats and proteins allows for: 1) the best chance at balanced nutrition, 2) a greater feeling of satiety and 3) more stable blood sugar levels.
Get nutrient savvy by reading labels and seeing which foods are high in fat, protein and carbohydrate…always looking for the most natural, least processed choice whenever in doubt.
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