Lets Talk About Quality Food

Food that you consume contains calories, macronutrients, and micronutrients. Most foods contain somewhat a variety of macronutrients. For instance, peanut butter is considered a fat, but it still contains trace amounts of carbohydrates and protein. Believe it or not, I run into a ton of people that don't realize that vegetables are carbohydrates. Some of them contain much higher carbohydrates than others.

When your body consumes 40 carbohydrates from butternut squash, it has a totally different response compared to consuming 40 carbohydrates from jelly beans. I love to eat, so I am all about getting more bang for my buck and eating a bigger serving of quality foods. I prefer not to label foods as "good" or bad." But the truth is, some foods are made in a lab and contain absolutely no nutritional value.

When I first start working with new clients, I take them through a full evaluation, health history, and nutritional profile. My approach is to start by adding in food initially. While creating a deficit right off the bat may show some results, it doesn't help you in the long run. In fact, in the last seventeen years, I haven't seen that method be very sustainable.

Our bodies are meant to consume foods that they can recognize and use as fuel. When you are eating whole foods, it's not necessary to count every macronutrient to see a healthy blood panel and lasting results. So, if you're continually trying to deprive yourself, I dare you to look at your nutrition and start thinking about what you can add-in! More protein, vegetables, or fruits?

What are you going to start adding in? Comment below