I am often asked about which are the best foods, what variations of that food, why so extreme, why so bland, why can’t I do this and that?!!! The questions are endless so here goes at answering them!
Brown rice is better than white rice? Yes it is, it releases a lot less sugar into your body, gives you energy for longer and will keep you leaner for longer.
Wholegrain pasta or white flour pasta? Of course, wholegrain pasta is better for the same reasons as the rice.
Jacket potatoes or sweet potatoes? In terms of sugar, sweet potatoes are far slower in these terms again.
White bread or wholemeal? This is the biggest clear cut winner, white bread is trash, full of sugar and bleaching agents, a nasty product that you must avoid, and the more freshly baked breads are cleaner in terms of additives. If a loaf of bread stays fresh a week after opening it, then you had better start worrying!!
Here’s a redeeming word of advice though.
With the exception of white bread, the rest of those products are okay in the simpler versions, as long as its in moderation.
The problem becomes with over-consumption, AND the consumption of other rubbish sugary foods too!!!
So if you had just boiled white rice, veg and fish for example, then of course its going to be no problem!!
It’s about moderation ultimately, and not pigging out on the sugary foods along with the ones full of saturated fat! Keeping your diet simple is key, and you don’t need to go to extremes of any kind. Keep your sauces low or make them yourself, keep the portions sensible, eat regular and keep the ingredients as natural as possible.
Do these things and will stay healthy, and have enough energy for regular good quality workouts!
