Body for Life Step 3

The third, and second to last, ingredient in the "Right Recipe" is Right Combos. When choosing the right combos for you foods you want to choose a portion of protein and carbohydrates. For example, chicken breast (protein) and brown rice (carbohydrate). For at least two of your daily meals, include a portion of vegetables. For example, add broccoli to your chicken and brown rice. When you make the right combos you can calm you cravings and feed your muscles at the same time. If you are ever really craving something, make sure you are getting all of your needed nutrients. You are also stabilizing your blood sugar when you eat your foods with the right combos. I found it very interesting that studies have shown that eating food in the right combos does stabilize your blood sugar. This reduces your risk of getting type-2 diabetes. Another advantage to eating your food in balanced out combos is that you will have a greater "thermic effect" (this is the fat burning effect your body has). I challenge you to try to incorporate this recipe into you lives. I have recently been trying to do it and I have noticed that it is fairly easy. Something that makes it increasingly easy is to get your parents involved (if you are still living with your parents). Thanks for trying it out. Look for the last ingredient in the next post!