You… ARE WHAT YOU EAT!

You... ARE WHAT YOU EAT and your diet is the most important piece of the fat-loss puzzle. Poor food choices will make you unhealthy and overweight. Avoid high-glycemic-load, processed foods such as deli meats, cereal, milk and soda. These foods will increase insulin production (the “fat storage” hormone) and increase your appetite, causing you to over-eat. Think about the quality of food you are eating versus the quantity, as the “calorie theory” does not factor in the hormonal and enzymatic effects of food. Processed foods have little nutrient value (i.e. empty calories). The most common processed foods you should avoid include processed meats, cereal grains, legumes and dairy products. Humans are not adapted to consume these foods and eating them can lead to chronically elevated levels of insulin, also known as hyperinsulinemia. This condition has been linked to multiple diseases and health concerns including, obesity, diabetes, heart disease, cancer, mental heath problems as well as autoimmune diseases. The healthiest, most nutritious foods for men, women and children include high-quality proteins, fresh fruits and vegetables and good fats such as seeds and nuts.



Our producer, JULIAN gets fired-up at the "prelims" of the LALANNE FITNESS OLYMPICS!

Workout of the Day
2 minutes each for max reps of:
Med Ball Cleans
Double Unders
Pullups
Row (cal)
Thrusters #30

PALEO RECIPE
"Banana Nut Shake"
1/4 cup vanilla protein powder
1/2 cup water
4 ice cubes
1 banana
1/4 cup raw almonds
Place ingredients into a blender for 30 seconds. Enjoy!

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