What happens when you eat "empty calorie foods"?

Empty calories

The purpose of a calorie is to provide our bodies with both nutrition energy. Energy, so our bodies can operate, and nutrition, so they can operate effectively. Nutrients are earth's chemical compounds that fuel the body's mental and physical processes including cell repair, digestion, and other bodily functions. 

Empty calories are calories that provide very little to nothing in the way of nutrients or energy. Some of America's most popular empty calories are some of our most favorite-- cakes, cookies, pizza, fast food, anything deep fried, sodas, cheese, ice cream, sausage, hot dogs and white bread... (And this deep fried oreo below.)

If you don't get enough nutrients, meaning you frequently eat meals and snacks made up of empty calories, your body will become deficient. Even the slightest nutrient or vitamin deficiency can manifest itself as chronic fatigue, mental cloudiness and/or depression, hair loss, bad skin, gastrointestinal problems, and weight gain. Prolonged nutrient deficiency can lead to a higher risk of serious illness and disease. Not to mention you will always be hungry, you'll have cellulite, a flabby belly, etc. etc.

Nutritional calories 

Whole, real, nutritious foods contain vitamins and minerals for our bodies to break down and use for proper functioning. This is why when people start juicing (purée-ing fruits and vegetables into a vitamin-packed juice) they immediately experience more energy, healthier skin and hair, mental clarity, and weight loss. Its the surge of clean, real nutrients that causes this. Luckily for you, juicing isn't the only way to get your nutrients. Eliminating empty calorie food and replacing it with wholesome, real, additive-free foods will allow your body to  build up it's defenses and begin functioning better.

Fruits, vegetables, whole grains, healthy fats (like nuts and avocados), beans... all real foods with real nutrients. Google "clean eating recipes" -- never-ending jackpot of things you can eat and not feel bad about!

Receiving the proper nutrition will create an ecosystem for your body to thrive in. All of your bodily systems (like your immune system, breathing, heart, etc.) will be on their A game. It will help your body achieve a healthy metabolism, so that you are able to burn fat and gain lean muscle. It'll allow you to think clearer, have more energy, sleep better, and be happier. 

The more crappy food you eliminate and the more real food you incorporate, the better you will feel, look, and think. Don't treat your body like a trash can. Food is FUEL!