Nutrition Made Simple

Most people are confused about nutrition. They genuinely want to eat right, but they have more questions than answers. Are carbs bad for me?....How much is a “serving size?”….Should avoid eating all fatty foods or are some fatty foods good for me?...Do I need to count calories?...and the list goes on.

Rather than overload your brain with more technical mumbo-jumbo about how your body absorbs and burns calories, I’d rather just give you 7 simple tips to follow. If you can manage to exercise regularly and follow these 7 tips, you should definitely be in tip-top shape before you know it!

1) Snack on fresh fruits. Fresh fruits are loaded with fiber and other nutrients, and they also taste good! If you’re craving a candy bar, eat an apple. It’s got less than 1/3 of the calories, yet 10 times the nutritional value. I know you’re thinking, “but it doesn’t taste as good!” Cut back on the sweet stuff for 6 weeks and you won’t even want it…trust me!

2) Eat vegetables any chance you get. Fresh vegetables are probably the best things you could possibly put in your body! If you can, have a salad with every meal. Load it up with broccoli, tomatoes, onions, peppers, carrots, dark green leafy lettuce, and any other vegetables you can think of. Watch out for those salad dressing though! They’re usually loaded with fat and even more sugar. Olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and your favorite spices is a much healthier alternative.

3) Eat lean-clean proteins. Baked fish, chicken, and turkey are a few examples. Stay away from the fried stuff!

4) Eat whole grains. Choose whole wheat bread over white bread any chance you get. Also, choose breakfast cereals that have a lot of fiber and less sugar.

5) Drink water. Try to drink at least 8 cups of water a day. Your body needs it, especially if you’ve been exercising. Not only that, but water alternatives, like juice and soda, are loaded with useless unnecessary calories.

6) Don’t skip meals. You think skipping breakfast is a good idea because you are eating fewer calories. WRONG! Eat at least 3 healthy meals a day. You shouldn’t be walking around hungry.

7) Hold off on the garbage! Sure you can have an ice cream cone every now and then, but not every day! The same goes for fried foods and candy.

Follow these tips for 6 weeks. You’ll be amazed how a few smart food substitutions will have you looking and feeling better in no time!