Carbohydrates are sugars and starches that your body can easily convert into energy. For physically active people it is important to have carbohydrates for energy. However, unused calories from carbohydrates can be easily stored as fat. So, if you eat more carbohydrates than your body can use as energy,… Read more“Get your Carbohydrates from Fruit, Vegetables, Beans and Whole Grains”
Category: Nutrition
Stay Away From Too Many Animal Fats
My 83 year old step father is 6 feet tall, thin and in great shape. He looks and acts like a much younger man. Every day he wakes up full of energy and does the kinds of stuff old people love: golf, volunteering at his church, walking around the neighborhood,… Read more“Stay Away From Too Many Animal Fats”
Eat Lots of Fruits and Vegetables
I’ve gotten to a point in life where I don’t like to share my age, which of course makes people want to guess how old I am. My students in particular love trying to guess and they almost always guess much younger than I really am, usually by 10-15 years…. Read more“Eat Lots of Fruits and Vegetables”
The Simple Guide to Eating Healthy
Eating healthy is a surprisingly simple thing to do, but with all the different opinions and theories out there, it is easy to get confused. To clear up some of the confusion, let’s look at the essential elements of a healthy diet. Healthy eating comes down to these five habits…… Read more“The Simple Guide to Eating Healthy”