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03/2012
Tip from the Trainer Thursday: Nutrition 101 (Part One)
By Robert Reames
When starting a new fitness plan, it’s always important to remember the roles that BOTH nutrition and exercise play in helping you reach your goals. In this two-part series, I’ll be sharing some basic nutritional knowledge to help you craft a fitness plan that’s right for you.
Hunger Suppressors vs. Hunger Drivers
- Always look for a meal structure that keeps you fuller longer opposed to meals that make you exhausted and hungry one hour later (ex: bowl of pasta or rice or carbs)
- Look for meals that balance blood sugar
Hunger Suppressor
Hunger Driver
Dessert Hunger Suppressors
Super Food Parfait
- Ingredients:
o Greek Yogurt
o Honey
o Raspberries
o Chopped pecans
o Bananas
Dark chocolate: The bittersweet taste of the pure dark chocolate will give you a very satisfied feeling (Eaten in moderation 1-2 times per week)
The Basics of Hunger Hormones
Functions of Ghrelin, Leptin and Insulin
o Ghrelin—hormone that tells your body you are hungry
o Leptin—hormone that tells your body you are full
o Insulin—fat storage hormone
Robert Reames is a member of the Gold’s Gym Fitness Institute as well the head trainer/nutritionist on “The Dr. Phil Show.”
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