KTK-Nutrition

How often do you get to work and then by noon you are feeling tired?    Or after a good lunch do you do well but then by 3 pm you are ready for a nap?    What can you do to stay energized from morning through the afternoon?    My husband sent me a great  article  on “What to Eat for All-Day Energy”.    The focus is on the food you eat and when you eat them.   ⚡️  How to Eat for All-Day Energy 🥣  1. Start Strong with Breakfast Breakfast  really means to “break the fast”.  After a good night’s sleep, your energy stores need replenishing.  A balanced breakfast replenishes glucose and sets the tone for stable energy. Focus on protein and carbs with fiber. Try: Greek yogurt with fruit, oatmeal with nuts, or a veggie-packed breakfast wrap. Avoid: Refined carbs like pastries or donuts—they spike blood sugar and lead to mid-morning crashes. 🥗  2. Build  Balanced Meals  Focused on the Right...

How much ultra-processed foods are Americans eating?    A lot, according to a  CDC study  released this week.    This is concern not only for health reasons but also because Americans youth are consuming even more ultra-processed foods.   How much ultra-processed foods are Americans eating? Although young children aged 1-5 consume fewer calories from ultra-processed foods, those ages 6-11 and 12-18 consume well over 50% of their calories from ultra-processed foods as the chart indicates.  (See:  Ultra-processed Foods, Chemicals, and Chronic Illness:  RFK Jr.’s MAHA Report About Children’s Health in America  .)  But even older adults, those 60 and over consume over 50% of their calories from ultra-processed foods. 🧪  What Counts as Ultra-Processed Food? There is no one standard definition of ultra-processed foods, but most experts relay on the  NOVA classification system .  Basically, ultra-pr...