Nutrition Tip

So, lately there has been a big emphasis on "lean protein" (chicken turkey, no fat, no butter, etc.). Now granted, anything in excess is not good for you, but I actually learned from a nutritionist that it's important for women to make sure they get eggs, fish, butter, and even red meat into their diet! I feel like I am always told to stay away from red meat, but it is actually okay to have it once or twice a week! She called eggs and fish "ovary foods" because women's ovaries apparently are lined with fat that is necessary for women to get periods, get pregnant, etc. Fat is also important for our brains because as I learned in Lifespan and Development class today, the myelin sheath is a fatty layer that outlines the axons, which are a part of each neuron. In order for neurons to be effective in making connections, they need that fatty layer. Thus ladies, it's important to have some fat in your everyday diet as long as it isn't in excess. So...with all of that said, I'm not going to go for the lean chicken or the peanut butter for dinner tonight; I went for the steak burrito with Kerrie and the switch up in my diet did me well. :) My next addition to my limited college diet will be salmon!