If you are like most people, you have at one time or another, carried around a few extra pounds. Whether you are still trying to lose, or have given up hope, there is a common-sense solution to achieving and maintaining your ideal weight: eating clean. No, this doesn’t mean ingesting laundry detergent! It is a way of eating that includes all food groups and it does not include the notion that you have to starve yourself to be thin. In fact, just the opposite – you’ll be eating more often! If you want to find out more about eating clean, schedule an appointment with a certified nutrition consultant in Toronto ON or your local area. Here is the basic foundation for eating clean:
Eat every 3-4 hours
If you eat only once or twice a day, your body is going to hang on to those calories because it doesn’t know when the next meal is coming. When you eat more often, your body burns the calories quickly so it can be ready for more. This will keep your metabolism running on high.
Add strength training to your workouts
Building muscle is the key to revving up your metabolism. Add strength training to your workouts at least 3 times a week.
Avoid processed foods
Fill your daily nutritional needs with plenty of fruits, vegetables, lean proteins and whole grains. Processed foods (those found in packages throughout your grocery store) wreak havoc on your metabolism, waistline and health. Read labels carefully for added sugar, fat and calories.
Combine complex carbs and protein with every meal
Complex carbs help your body digest the protein more efficiently. Examples are low-fat cheese with an apple, whole-wheat toast with eggs, or carrots with chicken breast.
A certified nutrition consultant in Toronto ON can give you an entire meal plan to help you on the road to a clean eating lifestyle.
