If you feel like you’re struggling to find the right diet, maybe that’s the issue. The
way you look at eating may be the most important part of your nutrition. Looking
at food as the fuel we need for activity and recovery is an easier way to decide
what and when to eat. Instead of labeling food as “good or bad” try “pre-activity
or post-activity”

Pre-Activity:
Depending on the activity we are preparing for, we may need a different fuel
source. If we are about to exercise at a higher intensity, the best fuel is simple
carbohydrates. Things like fruit can be broken down faster for more efficient use
of energy.
If we are performing a more slow paced activity like walking or doing a lot of
mental work, fats will be our main fuel source. Eating unsaturated fat is easier to
break down, healthier for the body, and will cause less fatigue than saturated
fats.

Post-Activity:
To increase our recovery after workouts we need to replenish our body with
healthy nutrients. Protein is needed to help rebuild the muscle we break down
during exercise. Carbs are needed to restore glycogen and fats are needed to
digest multiple vitamins and minerals.

Remember, calories are king when it comes to weight gain or weight loss. Use
this free BMR calculator http://www.bmrcalculator.org/ to see how many calories
you need for your goal and eat to nourish you body appropriately.

Dr. Charlie