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By murray | March 13, 2009
Eating smart doesn’t mean that you have to eat less. In order for your body to break down your food more 
Efficiently, eating smaller amounts more often is better for your digestive system. Three meals and two snacks throughout the day is a good plan. You can break up the meals to fit your schedule, no matter how hectic your day is. Having a balance of proteins, carbs, and fats every time you eat is suggested; this way your body is getting the right balance of nutrients throughout the day. By following the principles we’ve just reviewed, here are some of the immediate benefits you can expect.
INCREASED MENTAL CAPACITY: By maintaining stable blood sugar levels throughout the day, your brain will be constantly supplied with energy. You’ll discover an improved ability to concentrate. You won’t suffer from mental haziness that can occur two to three hours after eating a high carbohydrate meal. You will feel more refreshed when you wake up in the morning and more energized throughout the day. Mid-day slumps will be a thing of the past and carbohydrate cravings will disappear.
ENHANCED PERFORMANCE: You will be able to access stored body fat as an unlimited supply of energy throughout the day. (Remember that excess insulin prevents the release of stored body fat.)
IMPROVED APPEARANCE: Expect to lose 1-11/2 pounds of body fat, as opposed to water and muscle. Your body composition will change and your clothes will start fitting better even though your scale isn’t moving that much.
FEEL BETTER: You’ll feel less moody between meals because you won’t experience “sugar-lows” that make you tired, hungry and irritable.
SATISFACTION WITH FEWER CARBOHYDRATES: Eating less favorable carbs eleiminates the underlying cause of carbohydrate cravings. As an added benefit, you’ll be eating fewer calories than you’re used to and won’t feel as hungry because your blood sugar levels are stabilized.
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