Friday, March 27, 2009

Nutrition…the foundation of weight loss


Looking at the science behind good nutrition is a detailed and complex thing involving hormone levels, digestive absorption, etc. Following good nutrition does not have the be complicated…at it’s most basic, we should eat meat & vegetables, nuts & seeds, some fruit, little starch, and no sugar. Keep intake to levels that will support exercise but not body fat. Here is a fresh take on the traditional food pyramid…following this Zone Paleo food pyramid is key to weight loss, athletic performance or both.