The Wellness of YOU! - # 200 - Choose Whole Foods!
posted in Nutrition and Weight Loss |Every so often I get a comment on these blogs that asks about what foods can you eat that will still give you the energy you need without sacrificing nutrition.
There’s a reason why people are concerned about this. So many of us here in the U.S.A. are addicted to sugar and caffeine. Both of these supplements are horribly lacking in nutritional value, but oh boy, do they ever give you energy! However, because they’re so lacking in nutritional value, the energy they give is short-lived and you begin to droop much sooner than you would with good nutrition. So, what many of us do is go for more sugar and more caffeine and the cycle repeats and repeats. Over time we see that our health is deteriorating and we’re gaining more weight — and we wonder why.
The answer to the “What Can We Eat?” question is simple — eat whole foods. They’re the best way to go.
Most everything you buy in the supermarket that is in cans, or is wrapped, or is boxed just won’t be as healthy and nutritious as whole foods will be. Those canned, wrapped, and boxed items are packaged with ingredients and preservatives that health-seeking dieters should avoid.
One of the major benefits of eating whole foods is that you can eat all of the natural whole foods that you want and still lose weight and look great. Certain fruits, vegetables, and protein sources from lean meats and dairy should be the heart and the bloodline of your diet.
Don’t hold back on the fruits and vegetables! To make eating them more convenient to eat, try these strategies:
1. If there are fruits that don’t need to be refrigerated, keep them in plain view as much as possible. That will get you into the habit of grabbing one of them as you leave or enter the house. They’re also easy to carry to work or in the car.
2. When you do your grocery shopping try some of the items prepared at the salad bars. These dishes have fruits and vegetables already sliced and prepared for you to eat and run. No fuss — no bother. Make sure that the cold things are still cold — sometimes, especially later in the day, they get a little too warm and may spoil. Just be careful.
3. Shop for fruits and vegetables that do not need a lot of peeling or preparation in order to eat. Just grab and go. Carrots, celery, apples, grapes — you know which ones will work for you.
Let’s not forget about your protein. Protein is a very important part of a healthy diet and it’s necessary for building and repairing tissue. Complete proteins from animal sources like meat, fish, dairy, or eggs contain all of the essential amino acids that your body requires. Some examples of whole food/low carbohydrate protein sources that you can enjoy are fish, especially the oily ones like salmon, sirloin steak, bacon, veal cutlet, tenderloin cuts, chicken, eggs, and turkey.
Cheese is another great whole food that you can enjoy while eating healthy. Cheese is a nutritious food but you need to avoid the higher fat varieties. Check out low-fat or no-fat cottage cheese, ricotta (great on salads), low-fat cheddar, feta, and low-fat colby.
Be sure to check out last week’s article about good fats and bad fats. This will help you when you’re picking out your diary or cheese items.
Most fresh fruits and vegetables are easy to eat and require no preparation time. Eat and enjoy! Lose weight and stay healthy!
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Shanti … (A sanscrit word meaning, “Let there be Peace. Peace, beautiful Peace. Peace within, Peace without. Peace in this world. Peace for all beings.”)
Ron
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