THE ROLE OF PROTEIN, FATS AND CARBOHYDRATES

This is not a diet book.  It’s really important to understand this, but at the same time I want you to learn how our body uses the food we eat.

Our body processes proteins, fats and carbohydrates differently so each calorie we consume is not equal - this is especially important for those who count calories.  I was one of those people who counted calories on a regular basis and believed the less calories, the better.  As a result, I ate a lot of low-fat and fat-free foods, and drank a lot of diet soda.  This was before I realised how our body actually breaks down the foods that we eat and how some calories are better than others.

Here I will explain to you the different types of energy sources (with examples).