Fooling or Fueling?

​What happens when you either put junky gas in your tank or you forget to re-fuel?  The car doesn’t have the proper energy to get you where you need and want to go.  Food works the same way for our bodies.  You can fill-up on foods that fool your system or you can enjoy food that truly fuels you.  Consider one or all of the following when evaluating your daily nutritional choices:
 
Coffee – rich in antioxidants and in moderation it gives us a bit of energy.  Dilute it with cream, sugar, syrups and you have a liquid that only momentarily satisfies our thirst and boosts our drive.
 
Breakfast – skip it and you will crash.  Create a protein dominant morning option and you’ll be fully charged throughout the a.m.  Think eggs, Greek yogurt, nuts, or whole grains topped with seeds and fruits.
 
Lunch – fast food fixes us momentarily, but that feeling is fleeting.  Make a noontime meal that has an abundance of vegetables, fruit and protein to power you through the better part of the afternoon.  Think sandwiches, wraps, salads, bowls or soup..
 
Snack – fool yourself at the vending machine or fuel yourself with a paired snack. Consider an apple with nut butter, hummus or bean dip with veggies or a healthy portioned trail mix.
 
Dinner – creamy, heavy food that weighs you down or a lighter meal that keeps you stay alert and satisfied.
 
Dessert- the bigger the better, the bigger the high and the sooner the crash will come.  Enjoy a sweet ending to the day with a square of dark chocolate, A warm fresh baked cookie, frozen banana yogurt  or a piece of seasonal fruit.
 
 
It’s your choice, will you fool or fuel yourself?