When we think about how much we eat as it relates to weight management and health, related questions pop up: what should you eat (or not), and how often should you eat?
Early research concluded that eating more often would benefit metabolism, plus control blood sugar, hormones and appetite. More recently, the evidence for that is not so strong.
Many of us try to get extra protein into our diets, for good reasons. Eating high quality protein helps build lean body tissue, staves off hunger, and can help you lose weight.
But as nutrients go, protein is not always the most convenient. Or portable (salmon to go, anyone?) Enter protein powder. Here’s the scoop on tasty ways to work it in.
If you’re serious about maintaining a balanced diet with the right ratios of nutrients to help you meet your goals, you’ve probably heard the notion that you should practice controlling your portion sizes.
That’s because when it comes to weight management and healthy nutrition, the amounts of foods you eat can and do matter. Here’s a simple way to judge serving sizes just by looks alone.
You’re in a rut with your eating plan—it’s getting boring! Plus who feels like shopping in the snow? You miss comfort food. What’s your next move?
You might resort to convenience foods, piles of pasta or even giving up on losing weight this winter. Don’t! Eat tasty food create healthy menus for moderation instead.
When you think of having a salad, chances are it doesn’t strike you as the most satisfying meal—or one that can actually help you in your quest to build muscle. Actually, a salad can be the perfect meal to support your fitness goals. The key is in balancing protein, fat and carbs. We have three amazing healthy salad recipes that do it just right. EAT HEALTHY in The XSport Life – Recipe Here
