What you should be eating during a day!

I have noticed that many people claim to eat healthy or at least well balanced, but their diets usually lack certain elements, or are not well balanced to provide steady energy. Food is our fuel, and we deserve to fill our tanks with high octane supreme fuel.

Here are a few things you should be consuming on a daily basis. Whether your goal is to lose weight, gain muscle, get or stay healthy, or train for a specific sport, these elements cannot be forgotten.

Carbs - YOU NEED THEM. Get your daily source of carbs from multi grain breads, multi grain pasta, sweet potatos, buckwheat, spelt, flax and other whole grains. Steel cut oatmeal is a personal favorite.

Lean Protein - try and select protein sources that are lower in cholesterol and saturated fat. Most fish, chicken and turkey breasts are your best bets. Egg whites are also a good source of protein, and for variety skim cheese is great.

Fruits - especially berries. Fruits are full of vitamins, and all berries contain anti-oxidants. Most fruits also provide a good source of fibre.

Veggies - try and eat as many colourful veggies as possible. This will assure you are getting the vitamins and minerals that your body needs.

EFAs - HUH? Essential Fatty Acids, AKA, good fats. Olive oil, peanuts, salmon, flax seeds all provide a good source of EFAs. These good fats help you burn body fat, eat away at saturated fat. They are good for your heart and help with concentration.

I personally recommend you eat 5 to 6 small meals every 3 hours or so. Make sure that you do not intake too many calories, and keep your meals balanced and containing all of the above.

For more information about proper nutrition please contact me through my websites, www.mytraineroz.com or www.ozzieocean.com.

Happy Holidays!!!