GO, SLOW WHOA FOOD
Go, Slow, Whoa is a simple way of classifying the foods we eat.
GO FOODS
Are nutrient-dense; they're things we should be eating multiple times a day and have several health benefits because they are closest to their natural state, or whole foods. Some examples of go foods are fresh fruits and vegetables, fat free milk and whole grains.
SLOW FOODS
Are often times a little harder to determine. These are foods that have health benefits, but may also be a little higher in fats or sugar like, peanut butter or vegetables and dip. We should be limiting slow foods to once or twice a day.
WHOA FOODS
Are calorie-dense; they are high in fat, sugar, or sodium and have little to no nutritional value. Consuming whoa foods should be saved for special occasions.
FAT AND CHOLESTEROL
Fat is often thought of as a bad thing when talking about health and nutrition, but our body actually needs some fat to absorb certain vitamins and minerals.
OUR FOOD CONTAINS 3 DIFFERENT TYPES OF FAT
TRANSFAT- Is artificially created in a laboratory. These are the worst fats for us and are often found in processed foods. Saturated fat is found in butter and whole fat dairy products. These are two types of fat that lead to high cholesterol and heart disease.
SATURATED FAT- Is the best fat for us; it contains Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids. The primary source of saturated fat is seafood, nuts and vegetable oils.
UNSATURATED FAT- Can help reduce the body's bad cholesterol and raise good cholesterol. It can also help with inflammation, blood clotting and muscle contractions.