Balancing meals

It is very important to balance meals and snacks with carbohydrate-rich and protein-rich foods together. A meal with carbohydrates alone often results in one becoming hungry sooner because glucose levels shoot up and then crash down afterwards. This can leave you feeling tired, hungry, and weak. When protein is included, you will not only stay full longer, but glucose levels will stay more consistent and you will feel energized for a longer period. All meals within The Perfect Diet include a good balance of protein and complex carbohydrates, and can be customized specifically for you.

It is important to understand how protein and carbohydrates interact with each other. Each food nutrient is broken down at different times. Carbohydrates are digested in about two hours. Proteins take longer to digest, and when the two are combined or eaten together, protein slows down digestion of carbohydrates, and energy from carbohydrates is released more slowly. Protein actually slows down the release of glucose from carbohydrates into the bloodstream.

Thus, eating protein-rich foods with carbohydrate-rich foods stabilizes the glucose, which could otherwise lead to hunger. This keeps us feeling energetic and satisfied until the next meal. In addition, when carbohydrates are used as energy, they spare proteins from being used as energy so they can be used to build and repair tissues. For example, a meal only rich in carbohydrates, such as soup, bread, and salad would result in a period ofsoonafter the meal.

On the other hand, a balanced lunch that includes a protein source such as a chicken breast with salad will provide and sustain energy. In other words, a meal is not a "meal" if it doesn't contain a lean complete protein and a complex carb together at the same time; this is very important to your success and The Perfect Diet Meal Plan follow this guideline closely.

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