Simply put, fat is essential to the proper function of our hormones, our immune system, and our cells. It is the main building block in the production of each and every hormone in our body. This is so important! Hormones are key messengers that control our mood, energy levels, brain function, appetite, satiety, stress response, balance organ function, inflammation, immune function, and repair signals all across the body.
Protein gets a bad rap these days. Some say we are generally eating too much protein and others will say that we are not eating enough. Considering how satiating protein is, I think it is pretty hard to overdo it. When it comes to my clients, I think many are generally not eating enough of this crucial macronutrient.
There is a ton of fear and villainization of carbohydrates (“carbs”) out there and a lot of conflicting information. Some label all carbs as bad and others differentiate between “good” carbs and “bad” carbs. The purpose of this post is to cut through the dogma and get to the real truth about whether or not you should be eating them.
