Some foods are obvious no-nos: trans fats, processed food, white sugar and excessive alcohol. Beyond that, though, everyone’s body is different. “Some people thrive on a strictly high-protein diet, while others do great with fruits, grains and beans,Sometimes it takes a lot of trial and error to find the right combination of foods. And, as a trainer, I’ve learned that you also have to take human frailty into account. If you can’t bear the idea of giving up bread, choose whole grain and try to eat it with some protein.” The protein will slow the breakdown of the bread so its carbs won’t cause your blood sugar to spike and then—as so often happens—crash, making you hungry again for something starchy. Continue reading →