For the longest time before I learned and understood how critical it is to stabilize our blood sugar thru food, I thought that eating a bowl of fruit as a breakfast or snack was a healthy choice. I didn’t pay attention to the red flag waving when my energy would crash about an hour after eating it. This will likely effect anyone the same anytime fruit, a carbohydrate, is not combined with a balance of complete protein and healthy fat.
Fruit Bowl Fix
Make sure that the portions sizes reflect a balanced nutrient ratio of 30-35% Carbohydrates, 35-40% Protein, 25-30% Fat.
Example Recipe
7 ounces of your favorite Berries
2.5 scoops of Whey Protein Pops
.75 ounces of Walnuts