Basic Nutrition

A Healthy Food Pyramid...not to be confused with the USDA Food Pyramid
A Healthy Food Pyramid…not to be confused with the USDA Food Pyramid

Before you begin worrying about portion size and protein/carb/fat requirements I recommend one simple and difficult step: focus first on food quality. Shop the perimeter of the grocery store. Buy fresh fruit, vegetables, and meat. Buy frozen vegetables and meat when you must. Only venture down the aisles for a few select things like nuts, beans, canned tuna, olives, etc. The aisles are generally one big, processed, nutritionally worthless carb-fest. If you need more than those 70 words then read on.Continue reading “Basic Nutrition”