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Jen and Kira, the last Gelflings of Thra, from The Dark Crystal.

Hey dear!

You are totally right. A lot of people make healthy eating seem like rocket science. On the bright side it is not. Here’s what you need to know:

Fruits and (especially) Veggies: These are what you should be eating the most of. 

Grains: Avoid white and processed grains. When you buy bread, check the ingredients. Try to say away from the word “refined” and “enriched”. Things like whole grains, oats, cous cous, quinoa, brown rice, etc are all fine to eat

Meat/Meat Substitutes: Avoid fatty meats (ie: bacon, chicken skin, the fat on steak ,etc). Fish and poultry are great options. Generally (according to the research I’ve done) you should not consume meat larger than the size of your palm more than three times a week (even less if it is red meat). This is why I like to add some tofu and eggs to my diet, for that little bit extra protein. 

Dairy/Alternatives: Personally, I avoid dairy like the plague. It makes me gassy, bloated, and makes my skin awful. I choose to stick to almond/coconut milk. 

Healthy Fats: These are at the “top” of the food pyramid. These are things like olive oil, creams, nuts, etc.

Just because you are on some “fancy” diet, it doesn’t mean you are healthy. Unless you are training for a competition all of those things are a little overrated. If you are big on animal rights, then by all means, become vegan. But before you switch, make sure you do your research. For example, unless you take supplements, you cannot get vitamin B12 from a vegan diet. 

Ultimately, it is all about preference. Find what works for you, but you don’t have to do any of this “high-carb-low-fat-only-protein” stuff to lose weight or build muscle.