Fact or Fiction: Eating carbohydrates causes weight gain
Answer: Fiction
It's a nutrition "urban legend" that carbohydrates cause weight gain. Excess calories lead to weight gain, no matter what the source. Carbohydrates are the body's main energy source, and are crucial especially for athletes in training. Strive to include a variety of carbohydrate sources, such as fruit, nonfat milk, low fat yogurt, beans and whole grains. If your goal is to decrease body fat, limit the refined starches and sweets, which carry high calories without the nutrients your body needs for optimal health, energy levels and endurance.
For more ways to improve your eating habits, contact Jill today.
Do You Suffer From Hypoglycemia?
Did you know that all of these can be symptoms of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)?
sweating
nervousness
shaking
faintness
palpitations
hunger
a craving for sweets
dizziness
fatigue
weakness
headache
inability to concentrate
confusion
blurred vision
anxiety
irritability
sleepiness
You may need to eat more frequently than you think. Individualized advice is the most effective way to figure out the best diet for you. Contact Jill today to set up an initial consultation.
What Is Your Sugar Intake?
According to 1999-2002 U.S. survey data, consumers eat about 74 pounds of added sugars per year. That's about 23 teaspoons of added sugar every day, the equivalent of 460 calories.
To find out how you can modify your diet to reduce your added sugar intake, learn practical ways to get past the sugar cravings, and improve your overall health, contact Jill Daniels today! Jill will analyze your diet and make specific and practical recommendations so you can enhance your health and feel your best.