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The Hallelujah Diet Lord Have Mercy Where’s the Protein When I opened up the Yahoo website this morning I saw the caption “The Hallelujah Diet” and as I looked at the food pyramid my first thought was; Lord have mercy, where’s the protein? Although I agree, in part with the suggested foods, I believe that protein is an essential part of our diet. Protein is important for every cell in the body. Your body uses protein to build and repair tissues. Now, if I lose muscle each year that I grow older, don’t I want to atleast maintain the muscle that I do have? You also use protein to make enzymes, hormones, and other body chemicals. Protein is an important building block of bones, muscles, cartilage, skin, and blood. Along with fat and carbohydrates, protein is a "macronutrient," meaning that the body needs protein. Unlike fat and carbohydrates, the body does not store protein, and therefore has no reservoir to draw on when it needs a new supply. Below is a list of foods we should always eat:
The key to eating properly is moderation and balance. I’m not suggesting we eat massive amounts of protein, carbs or fats but rather a balance of all of them. The ratio I have found most effective for myself and my clients is 30% protein, 40% carbohydrates and the balance of 30% in healthy fats. Again, this depends on your fitness goals but it’s a pretty good rule of thumb to follow. Water is often over-looked as a nutrient. People who do not drink enough water often feel lethargic; have headaches, muscle aches and cramps. Many people do not know how much water they really need during a day. How much water you need depends on your activity level, how many foods that you eat that are high in water content and if you drink alcohol, caffeine and your body weight. For most of us 64 ounces per day works. That’s 8-8 oz. glasses of water. Personally, I like to get in 70% ounces to pound in body weight. If a person weighs 130 pounds, 70% of 130 pounds would be 91 ounces. If you are very active or drink a lot of coffee, you will need more water. While working this summer in Water is one of the most important elements of the human body. It makes up approximately 70% of our muscles, and about 75% of our brains. It is also an essential part of a healthy diet and plays a vital role in the proper functioning of the body. Some of water's many benefits · Transports essential nutrients throughout the body and rids the body of waste · Acts as a lubricant for the body, moistening eyes, mouth, nose, and skin · Helps maintain adequate blood volume · Helps regulate body temperature, especially in warm weather · Helps prevent constipation · Helps medications to work · Helps prevent urinary tract infections · Acts as an appetite suppressant · Is calorie-free · Boosts metabolism when drank cold (we burn 2 calories per glass as we warm it up to body temperature) Be sure to reward your body with healthy food. After all, your body is the Phyllis Ward, Success Coach Author of www.godstemple40.com
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