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”
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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”