Ingestion Series Part Four

Hello!

You have yet another week to be the conqueror that you are! To overcome
the impossible!

First off, I would like to start off with a question to get you
thinking... Who is your teammate? Leah and I are all about getting the
work done as a TEAM. She fills in where I cannot and vice versa. It does
not have to be a significant other but an accountability teammate is a
must.

This week I continue with the Ingestion Series, Part 4 - CARBOHYDRATES

Bottom Line - choose good carbohydrates, not NO carbohydrates. Whole
grains are your best bet.

Whole Wheat Bread - Don't be misled by fad diets that make blanket
pronouncements on the dangers of carbohydrates. They provide the body with
the fuel it needs for physical activity and for proper organ function and
they are an important part of a healthy diet. But some kinds of
carbohydrates are far better than others.

Best sources of carbohydrates — whole grains, vegetables, fruits and beans
promote good health by delivering vitamins, minerals, fiber, and a host of
important phytonutrients. Easily digested carbohydrates from white bread,
white rice, pastries, sugared sodas, and other highly processed foods may
contribute to weight gain, interfere with weight loss and promote diabetes
and heart disease.


5 Quick Tips to Add Good Carbs to Your Diet:

1. Start the day with whole grains. Try a hot cereal, like old-fashioned
oats or a cold cereal that lists a whole grain first on the ingredient
list.

2. Use whole grain breads for lunch or snacks. Confused about how to find
a whole-grain bread? Read "Separating the Whole Grain from the Chaff" to
learn how to spot whole grains in the supermarket.

3. Bag the potatoes. Instead, try brown rice, bulgur, wheat berries, whole
wheat pasta or another whole grain with your dinner. Read "Health Gains
from Whole Grains" for a list of whole grains and their health benefits.

4. Choose whole fruit instead of juice. An orange has two times as much
fiber and half as much sugar as a 12 oz glass of orange juice.

5. Bring on the beans! Beans are an excellent source of slowly digested
carbohydrates, as well as a great source of protein.


I am going to challenge you to find in a dictionary what CONQUEROR means.
Write it down and place it in a place you look often.

That my friends is your Tip of the Week...