Body Fuel Restaurant

Real food for real people. Food was meant to be enjoyed. The problem nowadays is that people do not know how to eat. Whether it is jumping on the latest food bandwagon (juicing, Paleo or gluten free) or eating highly processed food, people have forgotten the purpose of food, which is to nourish the body, mind and soul, hence the name, Body Fuel.
Food is fuel for the body, in that it serves a specific purpose; to run an amazing engine, the human machine. Food also needs to satisfy the palate. We have tastebuds for a reason. People were meant to taste, savor and enjoy the foods they eat, so that the brain is also satiated. That makes people happy. Finally, if you are nourishing the body and the mind, it truly satisfies the soul. Think about how good you feel when you’ve eaten a deicious meal, that satisfies every part of your being.
We want everyone to understand that food can taste good, feel good and create that sense of well being. This only happens when there is balance in the nutrition. We have taken the guesswork out of good nutrition, in that we have broken down many different recipes and provided a healthy balance of protein, carbohydrates and fats to ensure that your body gets what it needs, and doesn’t go off on a binge-fest later. In fact, we’ve created an easy way to understand good nutrition by offering percentages of the macro nutrients in every meal. Macro nutrients are the main components of nutrition, they are the protein, carbohydrates and fats in the foods we eat. We’ve done that “heavy lifting” for you, so that you can choose any meal option we have created and be assured that it has that wonderful balance that everyone needs.
Macro nutrients also serve a specific purpose. Protein is a key component in every cell in the human body. Protein is a key building block for muscles, bones, cartilage, skin and blood. The body does not store protein, so if you have not consumed it, there are no storage areas for your body to draw from, except from your muscles! The more muscle someone has, the faster their metabolism, so depriving yourself of protein can actually contribute to your weight gain.
Then there are carbohydrates, which have been demonized by many fad diets, because people blame carbohydrates on weight gain and overall poor health. Once again, this is not necessarily true. Carbohydrates are the main source of energy for the body and for the brain. Severly restricting carbohydrate intake can impair brain function, and it can make you feel sluggish. Healthy carbs are also packed with fiber and vitamins, which are essential for a healthy life.
Finally there is fat. The common belief for decades was that fat made people fat. That theory has been dispelled by doctors and researchers, finding that it is highly processed foods that contain artificial ingredients, food additives, preservatives and a host of other unhealthy ingredients that are causing people to have issues with weight and metabolic syndromes. Healthy fats, in moderation are essential for the absorption of nutrients, provide energy and are important for healthy hair and skin.