Saturday, April 6, 2013

Food For Men

You have always wanted to find out about, or possibly enhance your current knowledge of, nutrition and how to obtain it from your diet. The tips and hints we provide in this article, when followed as suggested, should help you to either improve on what you have already done, or help you start off well.

Protein intake is really important for staying full and minimizing portion sizes. This does not mean that double cheeseburgers are a great idea for lunch, but it does mean that simple proteins like nuts and legumes can be excellent for keeping you full for longer. These natural energy sources are great for sustained energy.

When preparing your vegetables, simply steam or sauté in olive oil, this will preserve some of the nutrients. Do not boil the vegetables; it drains all of the good nutrients that are so important for good nutrition. Steaming the vegetables with a little added flavor or spice will be a great, healthy addition to your lunch or evening meal.

Read your labels carefully. Just because a bread has the word "Grain" in the title does not mean the grain is unprocessed. You want to search the labels carefully to find out what nutrition you will actually be gaining from eating this item, so look for key words, but also read through to be sure.

Nutrition is composed of a variety of items, but perhaps the most important three being carbohydrates, proteins and fats. Depending on an individual's needs and fitness goals determines the balance of carbs, proteins and fats. Typically carbs are restricted to complex carbs, fats to healthy fats and proteins to lean protein sources.

To summarize, there is quite a bit to learn about nutrition. Do not be overwhelmed though, because the basics are easy enough to implement. A lot is dependent on your willingness to make some changes, and a lot of those will start at your next trip to the grocery store. Are you ready for the challenge?

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