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One of the most frequent questions I am asked in relation to fitness and health is, “What should I eat?”
People always want to know what they should eat to compliment their fitness plan, and my response always is the same.
“Out with the processed, high calorie, high fat, high sugar foods and in with the whole foods.” The next question is usually what are whole foods?
Whole foods, not to be confused with the grocery store chain, are foods that look identical or very close to the way they grow.
They are not processed foods. For example, broccoli is a whole food, crackers are not. Fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains (i.e. brown rice, brown rice pasta, quinoa, steel cut oats), nuts and lean meats all qualify.
Once you understand what kinds of food you should eat, you can plan how to combine them into a meal. I recommend writing down your meals and compiling an ingredient list before heading to the store.
The preparation before shopping will save you time, money and deter some of the temptations to buy food you don’t need. Below are some links to online meal planning and low calorie dinners.
Another tip when preparing for the week is to consider cooking or partially cooking several dinners on the weekend. This will cut down on cook time during the week and help you avoid last minute calls for takeout.
- 500 calorie dinners from EatingWell
- Dinner Planner
- Food Network: Eating Healthy
- Meals Matter
- 75 fast, healthy meal
I am a certified Crossfit Kettlebell instructor, triathlete and former trained dancer. I am not a nutritionist or a doctor. Information I share is based on my own research and experience. Before beginning a diet or fitness routine you should consult your physician or a health professional.For question and comments about this blog, contact me at akiia.james@abc11mail.com.
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