NUTRITION
Protein intake should be roughly 0.7 to 1.5 grams of protein per pound of lean body weight depending on your goals, size, and activity level.
Eat mostly lean meats, garden vegetables, especially greens, nuts and seeds, little starch, and no sugar. Try shopping the perimeter of the grocery store where the real food is, anything in the isles is likely processed. Real food has a short shelf life and expiration date.
The Paleo style of eating is a very effective method of making healthy food choices. Foods like bread, rice, pasta, sweets, and soda are all simple carbohydrates high on the glycemic rating scale. Processed foods that are refined, ground, bleached, or overcooked are also higher on the glycemic than the natural alternative. Is is important to avoid high glycemic carbohydrates that raise blood sugar too rapidly, causing your body to release insulin and store fat.
Think of what a caveman would eat. Following the Paleo method has been shown to reduce cholesterol, blood pressure, obesity, energy, and mood by preventing hyperinsulinism or a rise and fall in blood sugar. However keep in mind caloric intake still matters.
Agricultural and food industries have advanced faster than our bodies can adapt so we are no longer equipped to handle the high calorie chemical filled foods that are being processed and produced.
The recommended caloric intake for women is about 10 calories per pound of body weight, and about 11 calories per pound of body weight. Roughly 30% of the calories should come from protein, 30% from fat, and 40% from carbohydrates. These recommendations of course depend on health, activity level, and goals. We are here to support you further in making healthy decisions based on your training program!
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