The Right Food Choices for Health

YOU may not be aware of it but the human body regenerates itself at the rate of 50,000 cells per second automatically! A continuous replacement of the body’s old and dying cells takes place without any interference from us. On its own, the human body continually replaces old cells and gets the raw material for new cell construction from the foods we eat. We are therefore the physical representation of the various types of food we have eaten over the years.

If you eat unhealthy, fatty foods it is only logical that you will also have an unhealthy and fat body! However, if your food choice is more of the lean, high grade food variety you will also surely have a leaner, muscular, stronger, healthier and more energetic body.

Sounds simple right? The problem however lies in the fact that we are not aware of what to choose because of all the different and seemingly healthy choices available. How do we determine which foods fall into the excellent, good, fair, poor and very poor food categories?

This is a simple and straightforward food rating system that you can use as a guide in making the correct food choices so that you can get started on the road to healthy eating and good health – without starving yourself.

You can then compare your current eating habits and make the necessary modifications to your benefit and thereby improve your health and lifestyle.

It does not mean that you have to go without particular types of food rather it means that you should eat more of the good type but less of the not-so-good type in order to achieve equilibrium and health.  Let’s get started with “Grade A+” foods:

Grade A+ Foods

Foods that belong in the Grade A+ category are the best that you can eat! They are natural, extremely dense in nutrients, are full of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, carotenoids, phytochemicals, essential fatty acids and fiber that are exceptionally

good for the human body.

The micronutrients of Grade A+ types of foods are released slowly into our bloodstream as glucose, which make them the top carbohydrates choice of athletes, medical experts and fitness gurus.

Carbohydrates Asparagus
Barley
Beans
Black-Eyed Peas
Broccoli
Brown Rice
Brussels Sprouts
Kale
Lentils
Oatmeal
Red Peppers
Spinach
Sweet Potatoes
Tomatoes
Yams Proteins Salmon Trout Herring Fats Fish Fat Flax Seed Oil Grade A Foods The second-best food choice belongs to the Grade A classification.  They are 100% natural, unrefined and unprocessed; they have a fairly high nutrient density and low caloric density.  Like their Grade A+ counterparts, they are equally high in nutrients, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, carotenoids, phytochemicals, essential fatty acids and fiber.  They contain all the essential amino acids our body needs and are naturally high in Omega-3 and other healthy essential fatty acids content. Carbohydrates Brown Rice (instant) Carrots Fresh Fruits Red Potatoes White Potatoes Sweet Potatoes Proteins Chicken Breast Fish & Shellfish Top Round Steak (Eye or Round) Turkey Breast Egg Whites Non-Fat Cottage Cheese Whey Protein Next, we’ll talk about your “Grade B” Foods! Live Fit Live Strong!