Udo's Choice™ Food Pyramid for Active People illustrates the changes to a typical diet that ATHLETES and ACTIVES need to make in order to accomodate metabolic demands on their health.

This is a general guideline only for people whose work or activities are physically demanding. For those wishing to make specific changes to their diets, please consult with a nutrition-trained healthcare professional.

Greens and Good Fats play a foundational role in ANY DIET of ANY ACTIVITY TYPE. GOOD FATS provide energy, fitness and healing, and provide essential nutrients such as fibre, minerals, enzymes and phytonutrients.

Proteins need to be increased to rebuild tissue that is micro-injured by physical exertion, and to assist in building lean muscle in both strength and endurance sports.

Carbohydrates can form between 20 and 70 percent of daily calories depending on how much is burned through activity.

Refined carbohydrates and refined fats are major contributors to chronic health problems. Consume unrefined complex carbohydrates (e.g. whole grains, organic vegetables, etc) and unrefined fats made with health in mind. Also, minimize your exposure to hydrogenated fats.

Fruits are excellent "fuel" foods, but this is essentially another form of sugar: so, "burn it or wear it!"

Why use junk fuel in your high-performance machine?

Disease-causing toxic WHITE FOODS and BURNED FOODS, including white breads, white rice, white sugar and clear (processed) cooking oils are to be avoided at all cost.

BURNED FOODS: darkenend in color and changed in chemical nature by the application of excessive heat. Examples include: the brown or black of charbroiled or grilled meats, deep-fried foods, the dark crusts of foods prepared in ovens, the roasted brown of granola and nuts. Reduce or avoid!