Sunday, May 20, 2007

What is "supportive nutrition"?

Food that enhances rather than undercuts my exercise. But even more important than supporting my workout, that supports my body by giving it what it needs, in portions that are right.

Julian has put together a book of foods that can be found at Greenlife, that support quality of life... a comprehensive list of complete proteins, vegetables by category, grains, fruits, and berries, along with recommended meals. Also steps to controlling cholesterol, and advice on number/ size servings that are appropriate to eat per day for weight loss, as well as for fit living once an appropriate weight has been reached.

For me, the first changes to make are things like one serving = serving area that is palm size. A meal of 1 protein, 1 grain, and 1 fruit or vegetable. Two snacks daily of 1 serving of almonds or fruit. Then water, water, and more water.