Ultrametabolism by Dr. Mark Hyman
This is a great time of year to talk again about whole foods. The farmer's markets in Minnesota are opening, and fresh, local food is more readily available. Although we all need different diets, one thing is the same for all of us, we benefit more from eating whole, fresh, organic and locally grown foods. According to Dr. Hyman, "Some of us need more fat, protein or carbohydrates than others There is no one perfect diet for everyone. You need to find out what works for you." He recommends looking for foods that are as close to their natural state as possible. We are better off eating fruit, rather than processed fruit juices. If we could avoid food with labels, we would be eating whole foods (this definitely doesn't mean fast food is a whole food!). Our bodies do not know what to do with all of the chemicals and additives that are in many processed foods. When people switch from one diet fad to another, they are not doing their bodies any favors. A great first step in losing weight is to focus on clean foods. It is the chemicals, and things like high fructose corn syrup and trans fats that causes our bodies to hold on to fat. Eating a whole foods diet can improve energy, weight, and appearance. It is worth the effort, and after a while, it won't seem like any extra effort at all. I will be posting blogs on and off during the summer ~ Enjoy! Shanna
This is a great time of year to talk again about whole foods. The farmer's markets in Minnesota are opening, and fresh, local food is more readily available. Although we all need different diets, one thing is the same for all of us, we benefit more from eating whole, fresh, organic and locally grown foods. According to Dr. Hyman, "Some of us need more fat, protein or carbohydrates than others There is no one perfect diet for everyone. You need to find out what works for you." He recommends looking for foods that are as close to their natural state as possible. We are better off eating fruit, rather than processed fruit juices. If we could avoid food with labels, we would be eating whole foods (this definitely doesn't mean fast food is a whole food!). Our bodies do not know what to do with all of the chemicals and additives that are in many processed foods. When people switch from one diet fad to another, they are not doing their bodies any favors. A great first step in losing weight is to focus on clean foods. It is the chemicals, and things like high fructose corn syrup and trans fats that causes our bodies to hold on to fat. Eating a whole foods diet can improve energy, weight, and appearance. It is worth the effort, and after a while, it won't seem like any extra effort at all. I will be posting blogs on and off during the summer ~ Enjoy! Shanna
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