We've been talking nutrition a lot lately at CFG which has got me thinking that maybe we need a nutrition workshop. Anyone on board with that idea? Anyhoo...generally when we encourage our clients to try the Paleo diet, the hardest thing to give us is usually those grains--bread, pasta, rice, tortillas, oatmeal, etc. I mean, don't they look delicious?
But they cause a reaction in your body that is in direct conflict with your fitness goals, assuming your goals are fat loss and overall health and fitness. In fact they cause all sorts of other issues that you may not even realize, especially from ones loaded with gluten. They acerbate allergies, cause skin breakouts and can wreck havoc with your hormone levels. 
Can anyone tell me what's wrong with this food pyramid? The same food pyramid poster than hangs in most doctor's offices....at least it's hanging in almost every pediactric exam room I've been in. This pyramid is what is prescribed for our children and yet we are facing a huge epidemic of childhood obesity. Why? One factor is the largest slice of that food-pie contains all processed foods. If you'd like to read more about gluten and how it negatively effects your body, here's a great article.
Now, please pass the meat and veggies!! :)
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I would love a nutrition workshop. I would also love a nutrition spot on the blog for paleo recipes tried and true from our CFG family. Even when you think you have enough nutrition information, there is always something new to learn about. It might be a new "do not eat this" on the list or maybe it's a new and improved way to eat this or that to break up your boring routine of the same roast chicken and veggies.
ReplyDeleteGreat reminder, Molly. I remember talking about adding recipes to the blog. Maybe I can do them on Wednesday--like Paleo Wednesdays or something. I'll give it some thought and see if I can make that happen.
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