Do’s & Don'ts of Clean Eating
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. You can workout til you’re blue in the face. If you don’t clean up your diet, results won’t happen.
So check out these great tips on Clean Eating.
Do’s
Eat 6 small meals a day - That’s Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner plus 3 small healthy snacks.
Eat Breakfast every day within an hour of rising - It gives you energy, improves performance and can reduce your hunger which will help you to make better food choices through out the day.
Eat a combination of lean protein & complex carbs at each meal - Complex carbs like wholewheat bread, oats, legumes, fruits & veggies are important because they provide us with energy. This is important for physical activity. Eating lean protein is important because it provides muscle building power. It builds and repairs tissues. Choose lean options like fish, turkey, chicken, black beans, egg whites and quinoa.
Eat healthy fats every day - This is good for your heart and overall health. Healthy fats are found in olive oil, olives, avocados, nuts nut butters.
Drink 2 - 3 liters of water each day - There are numerous advantages to drinking alot of water daily. It helps to balance your body’s fluids, helps curb hunger, energize your muscles and keeps your skin looking good.
Carry a cooler packed with clean foods each day - Ok so you may not have a cooler or even want to carry one around if you do and you don’t have to. The point is always carry a healthy snack like fruits, nuts or a nutrition bar with you so that you don’t get tempted to eat junk.
Depend on fresh fruits & vegetables for fiber, vitamins, nutrients and enzymes - These foods help to keep you full longer and have great health benefits.
Adhere to proper portion sizes - This is important. Even if you are eating all the right healthy foods, you can gain weight if you’re eating too much of it.
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