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Did you ever wonder, what do carbohydrates do for our bodies? Of all carbohydrates, bio molecules carbohydrates are the most abundant. They serve many different purposes including the transportation and storage of our energy and structural components and also play a key role in our immune systems.

You may also wonder what do carbohydrates do as far as nutrition is concerned. Although carbohydrates are not essential nutrients in our bodies they are the most common source of energy. Proteins and fats provide the body with energy also but the brain needs glucose for energy because it is not able to burn fat. Some foods that are high in carbohydrates include pastas, rice, breads, beans, potatoes, and cereals. Because there is risk for obesity and heart disease it is recommended that people get between 40 to 60 percent of dietary energy from foods rich in carbohydrates.

Some people are not sure whether carbohydrates make them fat. This is not true as long as you have a balanced diet, exercise regularly, and eat in moderation. So next time your eating that sandwich you may stop to think about what do carbohydrates do and start up a nice conversation with your friend who also may be interested to know what do carbohydrates do.

This is my first post in some time, I have been very busy. I hope to post on a regular basis again from now on. Thank you all for your comments and feedback related to the website and weight loss in general, I really appreciate it! Now on to losing that stubborn belly fat…

Many people believe that doing tons of sit ups or buying the latest ab machine will give you those rock hard chiseled abs you have always wanted. The truth is, doing ab exercise or ab workouts alone will NOT make you lose your belly fat.

The first thing and the most important thing in achieving a flat belly is to change your diet. You have to eat Read the rest of this entry »

I believe I have talked about this before, but it is so important to your dieting success that I feel I need to talk about it again. I try to eat five meals a day to maintain a healthy weight or to help me lose weight when needed. The reason for spreading out your meals into smaller meals is to trigger your metabolism. Eating five small meals a day won’t only boost your metabolism, but will help you curb your appetite. Below is my current eating schedule that I follow, to give you an idea of what I do.

1. First meal after exercise is a drink called Berry Green ( I wrote an article on this product HERE ). I mix Berry Green with grape juice, but only a small amount.

2. About two hours later I eat Read the rest of this entry »

Berry Green from New Chapter is truly a wonderful nutrition supplement in every sense of the word. In our busy schedules we just don’t have the time to get all the nutrition we need in our everyday lives, that’s where Berry Green comes in a fills the vitamin void in our diets. Me and my family have been taking Berry Green everyday for the last couple of years, and I could not be more please with it. In addition to the powder form, there is Read the rest of this entry »

Have you noticed that your drive to eat often does not have much to do with your actual hunger? Your appetite is most often triggered by the mere sight or thought of food. The key to controlling your appetite is to have awareness. Here are three tactics to help tame your food temptations and outsmart your appetite.

1. Smaller Plates and Utensils

If you have larger dishes then the standard ten and a half inches, use a salad plate for your main dish. The best idea here would be to by smaller plates altogether. Also make sure to use smaller spoons and forks to reduce portion sizes. The bigger Read the rest of this entry »

Are you tired of hiding behind loose fitting clothing? You lose some weight, but you were always getting hungry and ended up putting the pounds back on. Make sure you incorporate protein enriched foods, eat enough fiber and don’t forget to keep exercising.

Start developing new and exciting habits in your diet plan. Experts say to avoid foods high in fat and sugar, Start to add more fruits, whole grains, and different kinds of vegetables to your diet and you will see the pounds drop off. People will notice the results in your life and will be complementing you on your new look. These incentives will give you the extra motivation you need. Change the way you plan every meal, so you will not become bored and quit your dieting goals.

Exercise and eating right is not only to make you look tone, it also boosts your confidence. After sticking to your diet plan your reward will be that you won’t have to shop in the baggy clothing section anymore. And you will finally have the confidence to wear that bikini you have always dreamed of, or get that pare of jeans you have always wanted.

Here are some books you should check out to help your diet plans and overall well being.

1. 2008 Calorie King - Calorie, Fat & Carbohydrate Counter

An excellent diet resource tool, well organized and simple to use. Essential information to track how you are doing in your diet. Small and easy to carry in your pocket. Perfect if you are going to eat out and need to find foods that won’t ruin your weight loss plans. I have an older edition of this book, and I still use it everyday, highly recommended.

2. Eat This Not That!: Thousands of Simple Food Swaps That Can Save You 10, 20, 30 Pounds-or More!

An entire book dedicated to finding healthier choices when eating out. Americans, simply put, love to eat out. Americans spend around four hundred billion a year going out to eat. This book will help you eat healthy, no matter where you are. Eat This Not That! is packed with secrets about fast food restaurants and the unhealthy foods you need to avoid to loss weight wherever you are doesn’t want you to know.

3. The Abs Diet Ultimate Nutrition Handbook

The Abs Diet Ultimate Nutrition Handbook: Your Reference Guide to Thousands of Foods, and How Each One Shapes Your Body. Most people that do weight loss want to, at some point or other, have the great abs everyone sees on all the weight loss product infomercials. This book talks about how everyday for people trying to eat right it is a battle of temptations all day long. The Abs Diet teaches the nutrition information you need to make smart decisions every day, and helps you to get the body you want.