Home > The Wedding > The Groom > Health > Eat Better
Eat Better
“When it comes to eating right and exercising, there is no I'll start tomorrow.”
— V.L. Allineare (author)
-
Make good habits.
What, when and how much you consume can have a big impact on your weight and overall health. To help yourself, always eat your food from a dish/bowl and don’t go back for more.
-
Pick the right things.
Have plenty of protein and simple carbohydrates during the day (avoid carbs at night).
-
Determine the right amount.
Eat smaller portions at each meal. Never stuff yourself.
-
Choose wisely.
Substitute green vegetables for potatoes.
-
Know what to reduce.
Limit your consumption of red meat.
-
Be certain you’re getting enough.
Look for foods high in Vitamin C like bell peppers.
-
Don’t poison yourself.
Remember not to eat food that has been heated in a microwave using a plastic container or covered with plastic wrap. Also, do not drink water that has been frozen in a plastic bottle.
-
Make the time for breakfast.
Do not skip having a healthy breakfast. Some good choices are: oatmeal, eggs, fruit, low-fat yogurt and whole wheat toast/bagel.
-
Eat the right fish.
Choose from any of the following fish twice a week: Wild Alaskan Salmon (especially Sockeye), Cod, Flounder or Mahi Mahi. Taking two fish oil capsules per day can also help.
-
Eat the right fruits and vegetables.
Some to consider every day: Beets, Dates, Raisins, Soybeans, Spinach, Other Leafy Greens, Tomato Sauce and Olive Oil.
-
Eat the right fiber.
What to consider every day: Oatmeal (add fruit, apple sauce, honey, cinnamon… no sugar), 100% Wheat or Whole Grain Wheat, Artichokes, Blueberries, Grapefruit, Lima Beans and Soybeans.
-
Eat the right nuts.
Some to consider every day: Almonds, Hazelnuts and Walnuts.
