What Kinds of Foods to Eat

So you're thinking of starting a strength training diet? Good for you. First things first, your going to need to know which foods are good for you, and which foods are not. Also, it will be extremely helpful to know which foods are high in protein, carbohydrates and fats, which are all essential for a strength training program to succeed. Here, we will touch on all of those aspects.

BAD FOODS (Stay away!)

Candy, Soda and other sweets
Why?-Because they are way too high in sugar. And sugar, taken in large amounts, causes tooth decay, is addicting, and causes the body use excess carbohydrates as fat, which makes it harder to get healthy.

Cheese, butter and margarine
Why?- High on saturated fats, which can cause your arteries to clog.

Fast Food
Why?- How do you think they make it so fast? They don't. They just unfreeze it. It is so stacked with preservatives, its not even funny. WATCH THIS TO SEE WHAT IM TALKING ABOUT! http://shizzville.com/how-nasty-are-mcdonalds-fries

For more information about some terrible foods, see http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0846/is_12_22/ai_104943689/pg_3

GOOD FOODS (Cant get enough of these)

Fish
Why?- An excellent source of proteins. Need I say more?

Beans
Why?- Carbohydrates, Fiber and Protein, without much else. Best when taken in addition to something, like a salad.

Eggs
Why?-Eggs contain all of the amino acids a body needs, and is one of the few foods that supplies vitamin D.

See http://www.bodybuildingpro.com/top10powerfoods.html for more examples on good foods to eat for a strength training diet.

Continue reading to find out about which foods are good for protein, carbohydrates and fats (yes fats).

-Colin