Celebrity Trainer Harley Pasternak, M.SC dishes about Nutrition Myths
In a recent blog for People, renowned fitness and nutrition expert and best-selling author, Harley Pasternak dishes about common diets and nutrition myths!
Are carbs really bad for you? Does eating make you fat? Will going gluten-free help you loose weight? Pasternak sheds light on these familar myths and more!
On the topic of carbs in the diet, Pasternak notes:
“The carbohydrate category includes fruit, vegetables, whole grains and other foods essential to a healthy diet. Most carbohydrates are absorbed into the system much faster than protein is, so eating a mixture of protein (and or healthy fats) and the right carbs gives you a feeling of satiety and an even release of energy throughout the day.”
He also advises to look at the glycemic idex (GI) of a food. This will tell you how fast a food breaks down in your system and effects your blood pressure. Food with a GI under 80 will help to give your body the energy it needs to perform.
To read more of Pasternak’s tips, visit the full article.