kick it to the Carb!

Building meal plans can be confusing with all the contradictory diet advice out there. There are however six key elements every meal plan should include. Today we are diving deeper into element number five: plants If you remember last week we said we were breaking carbohydrates down into two pieces and last week we went in depth on fiber. This week we are breaking down plants. While essentially they both come from the same source each one has its own importance.  We are going to define a plant based diet not as vegetarian or vegan though those are examples but as a diet that consists of a balance of all plants. Meat and other animal products are part of a balanced, healthy meal plan, but everyone has different dietary needs and personal preferences.  Whatever path you choose you can lead a healthy, active lifestyle with a high performing body with or without animal products. Everyone however, needs plants in their diet. So from here on out when I say plant ba...

Building meal plans can be confusing with all the contradictory diet advice out there. There are however six key elements every meal plan should include. We will dive deeper into each one in the next few weeks but for now here are the six pieces  you meal plan should include regardless of your goal. Protein: Everyone is going to need a different amount depending on several factors but protein is the building blocks to our muscles and helps us stay fuller, longer. Vitamins and minerals: The micronutrients are super important. Being deficient in one or more of these can impact your health, energy levels and weight.  Fats: Help with maintaining blood pressure and triglyceride levels and also helps with normal functions of your vision, brain and heart.   Fiber: Important for digestive health Plants: Number four and five are fancy ways of saying carbs which are vital for digestive health, energy levels and phytonutrients.  Hydration: Helps with digestion, sk...