High performance athletes know that what they eat will have a direct effect on their performance. That is why they follow very strict diets; they cannot afford for their bodies to perform poorly. Even their snacks are analyzed to give them everything they need.
It is not necessary for you to scrutinize everything you eat, but it would serve you well to have a basic grasp of how different foods affect your energy level and overall feeling. You usually eat out of habit. If you took a moment to consider that what you are about to eat will affect your energy level, mood, and long-term health you might be a bit more deliberate in your food choices.
You probably have heard that turkey makes you sleepy, but a meal rich in carbohydrates will also make you nod off. Foods that have added fat take longer to digest that is why you feel fuller longer after a dish made with a cream sauce than you do after eating fruit. Foods with a lot of fiber also take longer to digest so they are more filling. For a quick boost of energy, fruit is the best thing to reach for. A candy bar will serve the same purpose, but, because there is very little to digest with a candy bar, the energy boost is not long lasting. Eating candy also makes you hungry because of the immediate rush of insulin. Protein satisfies your hunger and usually does not set up any type of craving for more.
Let’s Cook Tonight® teaches a common sense approach to eating. It makes sense to pay attention to how you feel after you eat certain foods so the next time you eat them you will know what to expect. You do not have to analyze everything you eat, but being more conscious of your food choices will serve you well.
Have you ever paid attention to how you feel after you eat certain types of food?
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