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Protein, Fat
and Carbohydrates:
Just the Basics
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Protein contains amino acids necessary
for building muscles, cells and cell repair. Amino acids also
form neurotransmitters (such as serotonin) that affect mood
and behavior. Without a steady supply of protein throughout the
day you will most likely experience fatigue, moodiness,
depression, hunger and also have difficulty benefiting from
strength training.
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Good Protein
Sources:
Eggs, Meat, Poultry, and Fish.
Nuts, dairy foods and tempeh also supply protein in addition to
fat and carbohydrate.
While it's usually helpful to make lean sources of protein your
predominant choice, there is no need to be afraid of having some
protein with higher fat content.
Contrary to popular
belief, much of the fat in animal protein is cholesterol-free
and unsaturated. There is far less saturated fat in meat
from animals that have been pasture-grazed on grass as opposed
to factory-raised, grain fattened animals. Read
more about the nutritional benefits of grass fed livestock
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Fat is critical for brain structure
and function. Much depression and many neurological illnesses
such as Parkinson's or MS are linked to inadequate fat in the
diet. Different types of fat serve different purposes but in
general fat is necessary for proper cell structure, hormone
formation, immune system function, fat burning, skin health and
just about every system of the body you can think of. Fat is
also a great source of energy for the body, but only if the body
is not overburdened with carbohydrates.
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Good Fat Sources:
Olive Oil, Sesame Oil, Coconut Oil, Organic Butter, Nut Oils
and Nut Butters, Nuts, Olives and Avocados. Read
more about healthy fats.
Animal food from
organically-raised, grass fed animals also supplies healthy fat
along with protein.
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Carbohydrates supply
energy for both the body and brain for all it's voluntary
(thinking, exercise) and involuntary (breathing, metabolism)
functions. The healthiest carbohydrates are those that supply a
slow release of sugar (glucose) over time. Highly processed
carbohydrate foods (anything flour-based, ground up or
containing a lot of sugar of any type) throws the body and brain
out of balance depletes emotional and physical health.
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Good Carbohydrate
Sources:
Vegetables such as broccoli, kale, collards, cabbage,
eggplant, peppers, mushrooms, cauliflower, onions, zucchini,
sprouts, Chinese cabbage, Swiss chard, spinach, tomatoes,
spaghetti squash, jicama, etc.
Root Vegetables
such as winter squash, sweet potato, parsnips, carrots, beets,
turnips, rutabaga
Fruit in limited
quantities
Whole grains in
limited quantities. Read
more about how to properly prepare grains for optimal health
Beans in limited
quantities. Read
more about why products from soybeans are not good for health
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Want
to know more?
Pick up a copy of Judy's book at a local
bookstore or
view and order
a copy here
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