Lots of people these days are afraid to eat carbs, which is understandable considering the popularity of the Atkins Diet and all the carb-free products out there on the market.
But here's the deal: it's okay to eat carbs when they're in the form of grains! At ATL Fitness Club we enjoy adding grains to our daily meals in the form of barley, farro, bulgur wheat, couscous, quinoa and even wild rice.
Too good to be true? Check it out-- The USDA recently posted an article on their ChooseMyPlate.gov site that mentions all the benefits of eating grains:
1) Eating grains may reduce your risk of heart disease.
2) Consuming foods with a fiber (such as grains) may help improve regularity and reduce constipation.
3) Adding grains to your meals may help with weight management.
4) Eating products that contain grains means they have folate, which is great for women to have before and during their pregnancy.
We admit, some of you may have never heard of the grains we mentioned, but do some research and you may be able to find these products at stores near you... you just may have never paid attention to them in the past!
ATL Fitness Club has found pearl barley at Kroger, quinoa at Marshall's, whole wheat couscous and wild/brown rice mix at Big Lots, farro at Trader Joe's, and other fun grains to cook at Whole Foods (of course).
For some fun recipes check out the recipe section of our web site by clicking here: Healthy Recipes & Nutritious Meal Ideas .
Ready to eat clean and train mean this week? Let's do it!
--The ATL Fitness Club
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