Fitness Talk Friday | 10 Clean Eating Principles
1. Eat 5-6 small meals each day spaced about
2.5 - 3 hours apart. Have protein and complex carb at each meal with a big
glass of water.
2. Eat a healthy breakfast
everyday within an hour of rising to give you energy, satisfy your appetite and
set the stage for healthier decisions for the rest of the day. Skipping
breakfast can set you up for overeating later in the day. Try to aim for a
breakfast that’s a mix of good carbs, fiber and some protein.
3. Make your last meal 3
hours before bed. Nighttime eating can interfere with your ability to sleep and
control your weight.
4. Eat a combination of
lean protein and complex carbohydrates at each meal as a healthy way to obtain
beneficial amino acids and antioxidants. Complex carbs give you a balanced
stream of energy throughout the day, are slowly digested and combat hunger
pangs by making you feel full for longer.
5. Eat a sufficient amount
of healthy fats every day. These good fats help with cholesterol, prevent belly
fat, boost brain function, strengthen your immune system, and improve your mood.
6. Drink half your body
weight in ounces of water each day. Try adding some lemon, limes, cucumbers or
orange slices if you need extra flavor. Many people are chronically dehydrated
and they don’t even know it.
7. Carry a cooler packed
with clean foods and snacks each day. This will help prevent you from making
bad choices as the day goes on.
8. Depend on fresh fruit
and vegetables for fiber, vitamins, nutrients and enzymes. The list of benefits
for these two powerhouses is endless.
9. Adhere to proper portion
sizes to prevent over indulging and fuel your body with what it actually needs.
10. Eat only foods that
have not been overly processed, or that contain artificial additives
(sweeteners, colors, preservatives, etc.), saturated and trans fats.
*Stay tuned for next
weeks "Fitness Talk Friday" at 7:30pm EST over at
Facebook.com/RachelFaulFitness
Fitness Talk Friday | 10 Clean Eating Principles
1. Eat 5-6 small meals each day spaced about
2.5 - 3 hours apart. Have protein and complex carb at each meal with a big
glass of water.
2. Eat a healthy breakfast
everyday within an hour of rising to give you energy, satisfy your appetite and
set the stage for healthier decisions for the rest of the day. Skipping
breakfast can set you up for overeating later in the day. Try to aim for a
breakfast that’s a mix of good carbs, fiber and some protein.
3. Make your last meal 3
hours before bed. Nighttime eating can interfere with your ability to sleep and
control your weight.
4. Eat a combination of
lean protein and complex carbohydrates at each meal as a healthy way to obtain
beneficial amino acids and antioxidants. Complex carbs give you a balanced
stream of energy throughout the day, are slowly digested and combat hunger
pangs by making you feel full for longer.
5. Eat a sufficient amount
of healthy fats every day. These good fats help with cholesterol, prevent belly
fat, boost brain function, strengthen your immune system, and improve your mood.
6. Drink half your body
weight in ounces of water each day. Try adding some lemon, limes, cucumbers or
orange slices if you need extra flavor. Many people are chronically dehydrated
and they don’t even know it.
7. Carry a cooler packed
with clean foods and snacks each day. This will help prevent you from making
bad choices as the day goes on.
8. Depend on fresh fruit
and vegetables for fiber, vitamins, nutrients and enzymes. The list of benefits
for these two powerhouses is endless.
9. Adhere to proper portion
sizes to prevent over indulging and fuel your body with what it actually needs.
10. Eat only foods that
have not been overly processed, or that contain artificial additives
(sweeteners, colors, preservatives, etc.), saturated and trans fats.
*Stay tuned for next
weeks "Fitness Talk Friday" at 7:30pm EST over at
Facebook.com/RachelFaulFitness
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