July 2014

MACRONUTRIENTS: Nutrients that the body uses in relatively large amounts – proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. This is as opposed to micronutrients, which the body requires in smaller amounts, such as vitamins and minerals. Each of these macronutrients provides energy in the form of calories.

 

PROTEIN: Eggs, Fish, Chicken, Beans, Lean red meat, Lean pork, Milk, Turkey, Bison

 

CARBOHYDRATES: Vegetables, Fruit, Oatmeal, Brown rice, Sweet potato

     Avoid processed carbs: cookies, ice cream, pasta, white bread, soda (which is all man made) Remember eat from Mother Nature!

 

FATS: Sunflower seeds, Almonds, Walnuts, Pecans, Olive oil, Avocados, All nuts, Olives, Organic peanut butter

    Avoid Trans Fats:  Pastries, donuts, pizza, snack foods, crackers, candy bars, fried food, cake, margarine

     

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