Maintaining A Healthy State |

Hey y’all! Our names are Shay Keuhner and Gavin Baker and we are PEER juniors.

Staying physically active and eating healthy can be very challenging when we’re faced with things like Chick-fil-a and ice cream! However, we’re here to help you learn about ways to keep a balanced diet while maintaining an active lifestyle. We want all Champe Knights to stay healthy and live a happy life.

One of the most important factors when maintaining a balanced diet is to receive nutrients from all food groups. Many people believe that cutting carbs from their eating habits will be beneficial for weight loss/maintenance. However, carbohydrates are just as important as the other food groups since they are known to be the body’s main source of energy. Incorporating tons of protein into your diet will be very beneficial as well. Even if you are vegetarian or vegan, there is no excuse for cutting proteins as they’re found in eggs, oats, tofu, etc. Fruits and vegetables are also crucial to your diet because they not only provide important vitamins and minerals, but they can help reduce the chances of chronic diseases as well. No matter what type of special diet you may have, you always need to keep your body fueled with food.

Depending on your metabolism and levels of physical activity, calorie intake may vary. The recommended calorie intake for a woman is about 2,000 calories per day. However, a man is recommended to consume about 2,500 calories per day. Although it is important to consume a healthy number of calories, do not let the numbers define you!

Here is a link to find out how many calories you should consume every day! https://www.calculator.net/calorie-calculator.html

While Chick-fil-a is super yummy… you probably shouldn’t eat it every day. We find that making healthy alternatives that are similar to foods sold at fast food restaurants can be very beneficial. Even though cooking an entire meal along with cleaning up is much more work than going to a drive-thru, it can sometimes be a lot of fun. However, it is important to treat yourself every now and then! Eating out often also gets expensive, so being a chef for the day at home can be beneficial in saving money too.

Here are some of our favorite recipes that are great alternatives to feed your unhealthy cravings!