Sports nutrition
Turn your food into your ally
Free yourself from guilt: learn to enjoy every meal
Our relationship with food is a fundamental part of life from the moment we are born. We eat for pleasure, to celebrate, in company. In recent years, however, we have been taught the idea that food is dangerous and that there is a “right” way to eat it.
There are moments and personal circumstances in which it is better to eat certain kinds of food. People who are overweight, have high cholesterol or are at risk of liver disease, for example, should eat less fat and choose options that provide healthier fats.
People at risk of heart problems or diabetes should control the amount of carbohydrate they eat and avoid processed foods and those high in fructose. It cannot be expected, however, that everyone should eat in the same way.
The struggle between enjoying food and following strict rules — counting calories, weighing portions — can affect our mental and emotional health. It is crucial to free ourselves from guilt and learn to enjoy every mouthful.
Debunking myths: the role of food
Who said that fruit, vegetables or complex carbohydrates are our nutritional enemy? That mistaken perception can lead us to restrict foods that are essential to our biological functions.
Each food group plays a unique role in our body:
- Proteins, both animal and plant, serve as building blocks for the structure of our muscles and tissues.
- Healthy fats and carbohydrates provide the energy our cells need to live.
- Fruit is a rich source of fibre, vitamins and minerals essential to our health.
Each of them should be included in our diet in the amounts appropriate to our health condition, age, sex and sporting level, among many other factors.
Restricting or demonizing any of these food groups can have negative consequences for our health in the long term.
Find your own nutritional balance
There is no single nutritional formula that works for everyone.
Before taking up fashionable diets such as the ketogenic diet or intermittent fasting, it is important to remember that every body is different.
Eat in a way that is balanced and unique to you, including a variety of foods that fit your goals, tastes and needs. That is the key.
There is no need to turn to “fit” or health-branded products, which are often out of reach for most people. Simply use the basic foods of the everyday shopping basket, consciously, to build a healthy and varied diet to your own taste and measure.
At Biuman we believe that eating should cause neither stress nor guilt. Eating is a way of caring for our body and enjoying the food we like.
We focus on educating you about nutrition and adapting our recommendations to what you need, so that you reach your goals sustainably and without extreme sacrifices.
Our sports nutrition experts will support you throughout, so that you can improve your performance and wellbeing.
Don't wait any longer to start transforming your relationship with food. Together we can make every meal an enjoyable and nourishing experience.
We do all of this backed by scientific evidence and alongside a sports nutrition professional. Book your nutrition consultation on WhatsApp at +57 3125382342.
We look forward to seeing you at Biuman to help you reach your goals!
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