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Post Date: Saturday, August 31, 2019 |
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In this
crazy, fast paced world, there are so many diet fads resurfacing that people
lose sight of what really works, and that is clean eating. It can sound too simple to work, but when we
eat clean foods, foods that are alive-they make us feel alive! If we eat foods that are dead, we will feel
dead! It’s that simple.
We can all
control the first half hour of our day and the last half hour of our day. I tell my clients to look at the upcoming
morning like they were viewing it through a window. Noticing what that will
look like and what you can do as you wrap up the evening to help your morning
go as smoothly as possible, thus keeping your cortisol level (stress) as low as
possible. If you can do that, you are already
starting off on the right foot.
Preparedness
is the secret to success. Having healthy
clean foods on hand, ready to go, is essential for clean eating. Finding a local farmers market that you visit
regularly to stock up on local fruits and vegetables is a great first step.
Anything that you can’t find there, can be found at your local Sprouts or
grocery store. Have your staple list of
foods that you always need: lettuce,
spinach, celery, apples, beets, garlic, onions, green onion, melons, broccoli,
cucumber, potatoes, carrots, lemons, oranges, etc. Purchase organic as much as possible,
especially food that you will be biting into (celery, apples, peaches,
etc.). Always wash everything that you
bring home no matter what. Think about
melons for example, when we cut into it, if there is any bacteria on the
outside of if you are dragging the bacteria through the fruit that you will be
eating. It’s always better to be safe
than sorry.
Setting aside
an hour to two a week to prepare your food tends to work the best. Do meals and
snacks in batches, think salads, salad dressings, juices, cookies, and
granola. It doesn’t have to be hard to
taste great!
Remember,
it’s all about balance. Yes, you can
have your cookies and eat them too!! If
you are preparing your foods at home, you know what is in the food. The fresher the better!
Get Healthy with Fall Foods
Just because summer's over doesn't mean
you need to avoid the produce section. In fact, fall brings a number of great
choices to up the nutritional value of your meals while enjoying some of the
great foods that are in season.
Pumpkin
Pumpkins make great jack-o-lanterns and
they're also great for nutritious and yummy meals. Pumpkin provides
carotenoids (which help fight heart disease and cancer), vitamins C, E and
riboflavin, iron, fiber, and potassium, just to name a few. You could run out
and start making pumpkin pies or you could try for healthier ideas by checking
out these Healthy Pumpkin Recipes.
Apples
This time of year, apples are
at their best and, because they're so versatile, you can find many ways to work
them into your diet. Apples are low in calories, high in fiber, have no
cholesterol and give your body important nutrients like potassium, vitamin C,
calcium and folic acid. You can eat them alone or add them to any number of
dishes for extra taste and nutrition. Try one of these Healthy Apple Recipes.
Pecans
You probably know that nuts are good
for you (as long as you practice some portion control) and pecans are at the
top of the list when it comes to healthy nuts. Pecans offer zinc, magnesium,
potassium, thiamine, folic acid, and vitamin B6, just to name a few, and
they're great sprinkled on salads or eaten alone as a snack. Learn more
about how pecans can keep you healthy.
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