What to Eat: One-Hundred Percent Fit!

When getting fit, diet is just as important as the exercises you do. We've heard it time and time again.

Whether you're body building, or just trying to get definition, we're told that our diet should consist of three major parts:

You want to focus on eating about six meals a day, again with attention to 40% protein, 30% carbohydrates, and 30% fats, each day. Your interest should be more on getting adequate amounts of all essential and non-essential amino acids, vitamins and minerals, rather than massive quantities of protein and total Calories.
-Robert Cheeke, via VeganBodyBuilding.com

40% Protein
Nuts, legumes, beans, etc.

30% Carbohydrates
Whole grains, legumes, etc.

30% Fats
Avocados, peanuts, nuts, olive oil, etc.

I've been eating a lot of nuts, as well as peanut butter sandwiches. I also eat pasta for carbs. You need carbohydrates for energy, so I figure it's fine, especially when I seek out healthier pastas (and rice), eat them in moderation, and complement them with healthy ingredients (vegetables and whatnot).

Carbs are better to eat before you work out (not right before, mind you. Maybe about 45 minutes before) in order to give you the energy you need for the workout. Protein is great immediately after the workout in order to build up muscle.

Like our friend Chris tells us, though, it's important to remember to not just focus on protein, carbs, and fats. All the nutrients are important, so eat a (very) varied diet! Stick to unprocessed foods, and when you cook, anything is better than frying (I fry a lot; whatever).