40/30/30 Rule of Eating
DIET
DIET is the most misunderstood term when it comes to losing weight. Diet does not mean a reduction of calories. Your diet is a comprehensive guide as to the foods you eat day in day out, week after week, month after month etc etc. So, if you desire to lose weight an evaluation of one’s diet should be done.
In order to lose weight, one must replace high calorie, sugar and quick digesting carbohydrates for low calorie foods and slow digesting carbohydrates. Foods that are nutritious provides the macronutrients, minerals and vitamins you need to prevent sugar cravings, hunger pangs and they keep you fuller for longer.
So what is the 40/30/30 rule?, simply the average person should consume 40% Protein, 30% healthy Fats and 30% Slow digesting Carbohydrates. Protein, Fats and Carbs are called MACRONUTRIENTS. Following this rule allows the average person to eat a sensible portion at every meal. This rule does not apply always because a marathon runner needs more carbs for energy than an athlete say a sprinter. Likewise, a Bodybuilder or a competitive athlete needs about 60% more protein in their diet.
the 40/30/30 rule can be manipulated for weight loss, weight gain or muscle building. However, if you dont know what healthy fats are, clean sources of Protein and slow digesting Carbohydrates the rule will not work in your favor.
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