Oldest Technology
Ever since the beginning, we have been striving for one thing, a thing that we consider technology for its usefulness. We crave food. It is what keeps us alive, the reason we hunt and made weapons. But nowadays, we have tarnished what we eat. Our food is no longer food. The things we eat are either processed or filled with chemicals. Sure, it makes the food taste good, but it is harmful to us. It is filled with carbs, carbohydrates, which make us fatter. It’s not something that automatically transfers into fat though.
Carbs are entirely sugar which gives us energy to be more active. The carbs that we don’t use are then transferred to a part of the body that will store them and turn it into fat. Although it seems like what I’m saying is to exercise it off, it won’t actually help. The food that we eat nowadays is actually filled with so much carbs, that they can’t be burned off through exercise. The only thing that you can do is eat right. Many people are always saying that that is the key, but what is right.
In order to eat right, you first have to look towards the Glycemic Index. The best thing to do is look for things that are low (30 and lower) on the Glycemic Index. The food that is low is actually better for you because it won’t spike your energy. The best way to put it is to have this example. Once you drink coffee, you will have a lot of energy. But later, your energy will deplete and make you feel tired. So, on a graph it would look like a spike that went from normal to high. Later it will dramatically fall below the normal. If you eat things lower on the Glycemic Index, the spikes will be mellower and it will keep you awake throughout the whole day.
The next part is really important. You will have to plan meals. This isn’t just things that are low on the Glycemic Index. It is actually all about proportion. There is a good rule to follow. This rule is to balance what your body needs and is called the 3:2:1 ratio. The three is the proportion for carbs. You will have to put carbs on half of the plate. The two is for fats; 2/6 of the plate. Fats come in three types; Mono un-Saturated fats, Poly un-saturated fats, and saturated fats.
Saturated fats are the ones that you want to stay away from, mainly because they are high on the Glycemic Index. Mono unsaturated fats are mainly oils and aren’t the best for you, but it helps your body with vitamins and minerals. Poly un-saturated fats are mainly legumes. They are filled with vitamins and minerals that your body craves. A list of all the minerals you need to survive is a good thing to consider. Vitamins; A,D,E and K are fat soluble and more needed. C and B complex are water soluble, so not as great. Minerals; Calcium (for bones), Iron (helps oxygen and digestion), Magnesium (for body production and growth), Zinc (for immune system and break down carbs), Selenium (kills bad cells), Potassium (regulates fluid levels; electrolytes).
The one is for proteins; 1/6 of the plate. Protein is another thing you have to go in deeper to have it healthy. You have to look to see if it is Lean or Non-lean. You can tell by what you are eating. Vegetables can never go wrong. Meat can come in Lean, so always go for Lean meat when you buy. Fruit is commonly Lean, but they are filled with sugar (high on the Glycemic Index, so consider the first step before eating). Dairy is also Lean. So with these proportions, you can make your plate. But one last thing to consider is your animals; the less legs the better. Cows are good, but chickens are better. Chickens are good but fish are better. Sea food is always a great piece to have (but remember to cook).
The only thing that you can do is eat right. Many people are always saying that that is the key, but what is right.
In order to eat right, you first have to look towards the Glycemic Index. The best thing to do is look for things that are low (30 and lower) on the Glycemic Index. The food that is low is actually better for you because it won’t spike your energy. The best way to put it is to have this example. Once you drink coffee, you will have a lot of energy. But later, your energy will deplete and make you feel tired. So, on a graph it would look like a spike that went from normal to high. Later it will dramatically fall below the normal. If you eat things lower on the Glycemic Index, the spikes will be mellower and it will keep you awake throughout the whole day.
The next part is really important. You will have to plan meals. This isn’t just things that are low on the Glycemic Index. It is actually all about proportion. There is a good rule to follow. This rule is to balance what your body needs and is called the 3:2:1 ratio. The three is the proportion for carbs. You will have to put carbs on half of the plate. The two is for fats; 2/6 of the plate. Fats come in three types; Mono un-Saturated fats, Poly un-saturated fats, and saturated fats.
Saturated fats are the ones that you want to stay away from, mainly because they are high on the Glycemic Index. Mono unsaturated fats are mainly oils and aren’t the best for you, but it helps your body with vitamins and minerals. Poly un-saturated fats are mainly legumes. They are filled with vitamins and minerals that your body craves. A list of all the minerals you need to survive is a good thing to consider. Vitamins; A,D,E and K are fat soluble and more needed. C and B complex are water soluble, so not as great. Minerals; Calcium (for bones), Iron (helps oxygen and digestion), Magnesium (for body production and growth), Zinc (for immune system and break down carbs), Selenium (kills bad cells), Potassium (regulates fluid levels; electrolytes).
The one is for proteins; 1/6 of the plate. Protein is another thing you have to go in deeper to have it healthy. You have to look to see if it is Lean or Non-lean. You can tell by what you are eating. Vegetables can never go wrong. Meat can come in Lean, so always go for Lean meat when you buy. Fruit is commonly Lean, but they are filled with sugar (high on the Glycemic Index, so consider the first step before eating). Dairy is also Lean. So with these proportions, you can make your plate. But one last thing to consider is your animals; the less legs the better. Cows are good, but chickens are better. Chickens are good but fish are better. Sea food is always a great piece to have (but remember to cook).