Examples of Good and Bad Carbs, Fats, and Protein

The major macronutrients are essential to my future training endeavors because they increase energy levels, help you recover from exercise, and decrease appetite. Without the correct amounts of food the chemical composition of the body will be off balance and you can’t function.

Carbohydrates

Carbohydrate’s role in energy production is that they are the main source of energy. They affect bodily function, nerve function, and brain function. Carbohydrates when not used for energy are also stored as sugar or glucose. Here is a list of healthy carbohydrates.

·        Beans

·        Squash

·        Oatmeal

·        Quinoa

·        Sweet Potatoes

·        Bananas

·        Berries

Carbohydrates I suggest the client stays away from are

·        Potatoes

·        Pretzels

·        Ketchup

·        Soda

·        Corn

·        Quick Oats

·        Raisins

Fats are important to your diet because they too are a source of energy. They also help form cell membranes as well as help transport the fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K. here is a list of good fats and also bad fats.

Good Fats:

·        Olive Oil

·        Coconut

·        Dark Chocolate

·        Avocado

·        Almond Butter

·        Nuts

·        Whole Eggs

Bad Fats:

·        Butter

·        Whole milk

·        Ice cream

·        Bacon

·        Fried foods

Protein

Protein is essential to build lean muscle. Eating protein stimulates an increase in muscle protein synthesis and suppresses protein breakdown for several hours so that you end up with more lean tissue. Also protein assists in decreasing your hunger while taking in fewer calories so you don’t overeat.  Here are examples of healthy food that possess protein.

·        Spinach

·        Grass Fed Beef

·        Salmon

·        Chicken

·        Peanut Butter

·        Teff

·        Greek Yogurt

Bad Protein:

·        Ground Beef

·        Rib-eye

·        Sausage