Sunday, July 29, 2012

What's in your lunch box

Do You know most of the people think if they eat enough proteins they will bulk up, as if it will do some kind of magic.. 


And eating Fats will make them Fat, now that's another magic.. 


And Carbs?! huh, what do they do. Make you fat again or, probably, you eat them just because you're hungry, since you can't only eat P & F.. 


Let's not forget about minerals and vitamins. Dammit, they give us some kind of alphabetical advantages for skin, hair, bones, etc. 


Let's come to the point -- 


Proteins are the needed by your body to build muscles and also used as source or energy. Ever seen that lean, mean, athletic, muscular guy -- Oh yes HIM. He is eating lots of proteins but along with Carbs and Fats. One should ideally have 1 gm to 2 gms or proteins for every lb of body weight, depends on you fitness goal. Most popular are Whey and Casein proteins.. While Whey is quickly absorbed into the blood stream, Casein is slower. 


One should ideally have protein with every meal. 


Dairy products, meat, eggs are most commonly available food items, very rich with protein content. 


Fats are no as bad as it sounds. Our body can produce Saturated and Monounsaturated fats but not unsaturated fats. Fats are needed for multiple purposes from carrying some of the vitamins, building new cells, aid nerves system and brain development, and an important source of energy. 


Some of the best sources of healthy fats are dairy products, olive oil (and others), and pretty much all kind of nuts. 


Carbs are joke, we fail to realize that major portion of anyone's food is carbs based. Simple carbs are easy to digest and complex one's takes longer. 


One should ideally stay away from simple carbs, except when you body's insulin level is low, and enjoy complex carbs though out the day time.  


Most of the energy in our body is produced by carbs, first thing we should have when we wake up. Lifting weight or day to day chores, one must have enough carb to continue the fuel supply, except late evening or night. 


Simple Carbs - White rice, white bread, sugar, fruits 
Complex Carbs - Brown rice, wheat, fruits, oats, veggies 


Vit and Minerals aid the over all functioning of body. Skin, teeth, bones, hair, digestion etc, also they are needed for body to absorb optimum amount of nutrients .. A multi-vitamin is always a good idea. 


Enjoy your food :)



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