This week I'd like to talk about food labels and the information they contain, which will help you in your New Year's resolutions for a happy and healthy year!
Tip #1
Pay attention to serving size. Sometimes the serving size is really small, providing a large calorie intake, and we unconsciously eat 3 or 4 servings.
Tip #2
Pay attention to where the calories are coming from. Simple carboyhdrates like candy bars contain a lot of calories but a short supply of energy which will cause you to spike and drop, whereas complex carbohydrates like a piece of bread, vegetables, fruit, will give you long lasting energy, and contain essential nutrients (they have a slow glycemic intake allowing you to feel full longer, and who doesn't want that?).
Tip #3
Pay attention to fat content. There are four main types of fat. You want to avoid saturated (it should be 10% or less of your total daily diet) you shouldn't have ANY trans fat, the good fats to look for are polyunsaturated, and monounsaturated fats. For example, walnuts and fish are a good source for fats.
I hope that these tips will help you as you reach for the stars, acheive your goals, and all your dreams come true! And also, emily engineered most of this post, but it IS Sutton endorsed and approved.
