The Benefits of Eating Right and Exercising FOR ANYONE LOOKING
TO IMPROVE THEIR OVERALL HEALTH BY: JAMES BREEN
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Why its important to combine exercise and a healthy diet:
Weight loss can be achieved with a mixture of diet and exercise.
Its best to plan an exercise program that fits your needs while
also making a healthy diet part of your daily routine. Your diet
can not only back up your health goals but also improve your
exercise performance
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The importance of carbohydrates: As an active person, your body
needs more carbohydrates. Carbohydrates are the bodys main energy
source. Your carbohydrate intake should come from things such as:
Whole grains Vegetables that contain starch Fruit Beans
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Fruits and vegetables: Fruits and vegetables are the foundation
of good health. (livestrong.com) The Presidents Council on Fitness,
Sports & Nutrition recommend that half of your plate be
dedicated to fruits and vegetables at each meal. Try and shoot for
as big a color range as possible.
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Protein: Every meal should contain a source of lean protein.
Lean protein can come from sources such as: Turkey breast or
chicken White fish Soy Low fat yogurts or cottage cheese
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Healthy fats: Every meal should contain some source of healthy
fat. You can find healthy fats in things such as: Olive oil Fish
Eggs Certain nuts and seeds
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The basics of exercise: Minimally, you should try and achieve:
150 minutes of moderate cardiovascular exercise per week Or 75
minutes of vigorous cardio exercise per week *2 or more
strength-training sessions per week are recommended but are
optional
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Why exercise performance can judge the success of your diet: If
you are feeling better overall, maintaining your weight, or losing
body fat: most likely your diet is doing what it should be
doing
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Why exercise performance can judge the success of your diet
(continued): If youre gaining weight: You may need to reduce your
caloric intake If your exercise performance is being effected or
you are losing energy: You may need to eat a little more Reduce
your intake of processed foods or foods high in sugar Increase your
intake of carbs containing fiber (fruits and vegetables) Changes
may need to be made but I can do this!
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Overall: Proper nutrition plays a huge part in living a healthy
lifestyle. Combined with regular physical activity, diet can help
you: Reach or maintain a healthy body weight Reduce your risk of
chronic disease Promote or improve your overall health