WEIGHING IN

 

“TAKE CARE OF THE QUALITY OF YOUR FOOD AND THE QUANTITY WILL TAKE CARE OF ITSELF.”

Marilu Henner

 

We all know that not all measurements can be taken at face value.  A pound of fat takes up more space in your body than a pound of muscle.  Cholesterol needs to be considered as “good” cholesterol v. “bad” cholesterol.

 

The same holds true for calories and grams.

 

One chocolate covered creme filled doughnut contains about 21 grams of fat; about the same amount as a ripe organic avocado.  Two cups of grapes will hold nearly as many calories as a small pack of skittles but in each of these scenarios it’s pretty easy to see which choice will nourish your body AND satisfy your hunger.  Remember hunger is nothing more than your body asking for nutrition.