The best way to diet is with the right whole foods that have not been prepackaged and processed. If it came from mother earth you know it has not been altered in any way. These days the fast food industry is driving their marketing campaigns to the maximum praying on people on the go with no time to prepare a proper meal. With due diligence you can plan ahead, eat properly and take care of your health which is without a doubt the best way to diet.1) Eat Whole Foods that don't have a lot of fat and carbohydrates. They must have low saturated fats and low sugar content. When you read a food label check the saturated fat and sugars which will be listed as grams. Some liquid meal replacement drinks have as much as 24 grams of sugar.
2) Drinking 8 glasses of water a day between meals not only gives you that full feeling but flushes harmful toxins from your body. Water also acts as a transport system for nutrients to reach all areas of your body. If your urine is not clear you are in a dehydrated condition.
3) Protein provides the building blocks of your body and supports organ and tissue growth. Protein must come from a low fat, high quality source like chicken and turkey breast, egg whites & fish.
4) Balance your meals - 4 or more meals a day every 3 hours should be divided into thirds with lean protein (40%), complex carbohydrates (40%) and healthy fats (20%). This combination of food is 100 times more powerful than any diet pill or supplement on the market. Multiple meals every day increases metabolism and fat loss.
5) Avoid processed foods - These products (usually ready in 20-30 minutes) are packed full of preservatives and high levels of fat, sugar and salt. Low fat products are a big industry now so if you must eat them read the nutrition label for ingredients plus fat & sugar content.
6) If you're not eating enough calories you'll not only lose muscle, you will also lose energy and endurance. Naturally you won't be able to get through a workout with lack of strength. Your body will also adjust to a calorie deficiency and slow down metabolism (the ability for your body to burn calories).
7) Recommended Protein Foods: Skinless Chicken & Turkey Breast, Cod, Egg whites, Atlantic Salmon, Buffalo (top round), Beef (top round & top sirloin), 96% Lean Ground Beef, Tuna (canned in water), Shrimp.
8) Recommended Complex Carbohydrates: Oatmeal, Cream Of Wheat, Kidney Beans, Lentils, Shredded Wheat, Kashi Cereal, Yams, Whole Wheat Pasta, Whole Wheat Bread, White Potatoes, Brown Rice, Wild Rice.
9) Recommended Fibrous Carbohydrates: Asparagus, Broccoli, Brussel Sprouts, Cauliflower, Collard Greens, Carrots, Cucumber, Green Pepper, Green Beans, Kale, Lettuce, Onion, Mushrooms, Peas, Spinach, Tomato, Zucchini.
10) Recommended Fats: Avocado, Almonds, Cashews, Canola Oil, Flaxseed Oil, Ground Flaxseeds, Peanuts, Natural Peanut Butter, Olive Oil.
The best way to diet is planning ahead and thinking about what you're putting in your mouth. The saying "you are what you eat" is so true in the sense that fatty foods love to cling to your body and not let go until you do something about it.
By John Whelan
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