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Thursday, May 19, 2016
Pineapple Wedges- sweet fuel for your body
Pineapple wedges!
So good.
When you have sugar cravings from being addicted to processed sugars, you have to break the addiction like any other drug.
Once you no longer crave processed sugars, then natural sugars become more than sufficient for your new healthy sweet tooth.
Keeping in mind that carbs are carbs and sugar is sugar, they have to be managed properly.
One of my favorite sweet treats are pineapple wedges.
Full of healthy micronutrients, pineapple has a great flavor that makes it hard to put down.
I could literally eat a whole pineapple in one sitting, but that would not be good.
Fructose is what it is. People argue over it and say it does or doesn't make you fat.
It gets processed differently than other sugars and hits the liver straight on to be used as fuel.
But the extra fuel left over still gets stored as fat like all the rest soo...
Eat too much, at the wrong time and it may have a negative result.
On the other hand, manage it wisely and use it as fuel and you will have great benefits to cheer about.
And when used properly, your sweet tooth will be satisfied as you take in a delicious fuel source.
Eric Dempsey
MS, ISSA Master Trainer
Wednesday, April 8, 2015
Does Eating Fruit Make You Fat?
One of the current popular topics of debate is about fruit and its effects on body composition. While numerous studies have shown that fruit does not have any negative impact on body composition and is undoubtedly healthy and good for you, I offer a word of caution.
Fruit is full of fructose which is a natural sugar. There is a difference between processed fructose like high fructose corn syrup and natural fructose found in fruit.
But regardless of its type, it is still a sugar and needs to be addressed as such. That means if you eat fruit in your meal plan (which you should), it needs to be accounted for in your carb category.
As long as it is part of your planned intake and your total carb/sugar intake is within the right amounts based upon your goals and requirements, you shouldn't ever have any problems from eating fruit and in fact it will be beneficial.
Like anything else, if you eat too much fruit along with other carbs and sugar, it may push your carb levels too high and have an adverse effect on fat loss.
Many people say that they have never seen someone get fat eating fruit. - I agree. I also say that I've never seen an overweight person get lean by eating a lot of fruit.
Also, people react to fruit differently and each fruit has different glycemic levels and amounts of fructose.
Bottom line is that fruit is super healthy and needs to be in your meal plan. Use it as your sweets during a body composition program. If you are trying to get lean, keep your carbs to vegetables and some fruit. Fruits are great as pre/post workout carbs.
Use fruit wisely and you won't have any problems.
But regardless of its type, it is still a sugar and needs to be addressed as such. That means if you eat fruit in your meal plan (which you should), it needs to be accounted for in your carb category.
As long as it is part of your planned intake and your total carb/sugar intake is within the right amounts based upon your goals and requirements, you shouldn't ever have any problems from eating fruit and in fact it will be beneficial.
Like anything else, if you eat too much fruit along with other carbs and sugar, it may push your carb levels too high and have an adverse effect on fat loss.
Many people say that they have never seen someone get fat eating fruit. - I agree. I also say that I've never seen an overweight person get lean by eating a lot of fruit.
Also, people react to fruit differently and each fruit has different glycemic levels and amounts of fructose.
Bottom line is that fruit is super healthy and needs to be in your meal plan. Use it as your sweets during a body composition program. If you are trying to get lean, keep your carbs to vegetables and some fruit. Fruits are great as pre/post workout carbs.
Use fruit wisely and you won't have any problems.
Fruit is super healthy for you. It needs to be in your meal plan in the appropriate amounts.
This video shows studies that resulted in the findings that fruit did not cause any negative effects even in large amounts. That doesn't mean that you would have the same results.
http://nutritionfacts.org/video/how-much-fruit-is-too-much
My experience with many clients tells a more cautious tale.
Everyone reacts differently to different foods.
Too much sugar and carbs from any source will make you fat. There is no way around that fact.
On a body composition program, the majority of your carbs should come from vegetables and the remainder from fruit.
Primarily use fruit and starchy veggies pre and post workout and you should be fine.
Eric Dempsey
Master Sergeant, U.S. Army Retired
Ranger qualified, Infantry
Afghanistan and Iraq veteran with the 101st Airborne Division
NASM Certified Personal Trainer and Weight Loss Specialist
Masters Degree in Exercise Science
Dempseys Resolution Fitness
www.dempseysresolution.com
This video shows studies that resulted in the findings that fruit did not cause any negative effects even in large amounts. That doesn't mean that you would have the same results.
http://nutritionfacts.org/video/how-much-fruit-is-too-much
My experience with many clients tells a more cautious tale.
Everyone reacts differently to different foods.
Too much sugar and carbs from any source will make you fat. There is no way around that fact.
On a body composition program, the majority of your carbs should come from vegetables and the remainder from fruit.
Primarily use fruit and starchy veggies pre and post workout and you should be fine.
Eric Dempsey
Master Sergeant, U.S. Army Retired
Ranger qualified, Infantry
Afghanistan and Iraq veteran with the 101st Airborne Division
NASM Certified Personal Trainer and Weight Loss Specialist
Masters Degree in Exercise Science
Dempseys Resolution Fitness
www.dempseysresolution.com
Friday, December 19, 2014
Strawberry Pineapple Smoothie
Watermelon, pineapple, chia seeds, cinnamon and raw honey smoothie, Dice everything up, throw it all in a bullet or blender, add filtered water, a cup of chia seeds, tablespoon of cinnamon and honey to taste and blend away.
Tastes good and is loaded with health benefits. Put down the soda and drink to your health!
Eric Dempsey
Master Sergeant, U.S. Army Retired
NASM Certified Personal Trainer and Weight Loss Specialist
Master’s Degree in Exercise Science from Cal U.
Dempseys Resolution Fitness
www.dempseysresolution.com
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