Better In Brown
Everything is better in brown, I thought to myself as I tossed a brown recycled paper napkin into the recycle bin. Not only was this made from recycled materials but another tree was saved because of it.
Food is another such item that is better in brown, particularly carbohydrates. Although many still fear consumption of “too many carbohydrates” as a result of the numerous fad diets that touted reducing or eliminating these from our diets, they are the body’s number one energy source.
As I’ve mentioned in previous posts, these diets are inaccurate. Carbohydrates provide the body with essential nutrients and should be consumed daily. The only thing to be concerned with are the types consumed. When food shopping remember the phrase, “everything is better in brown.” This refers to unrefined minimally processed carbohydrates. They are high in fiber, take longer to digest and make the body feel fuller longer. These include but are not limited to brown rice, wheat pasta, whole grain breads and cereals.
For more information regarding a nutritional sound diet, please contact Jennifer Calderone at jcfitnessfirst@gmail.com.
Jennifer Calderone
Hordon Health
Dedham Strength & Fitness
January 30th, 2010 at 11:46 am
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