Diet: General Do’s and Don’ts
This is a general introduction into the do’s and don’t of dieting. You should always take advice from your doctor before undertaking any radical change in diet.
Always Eat as Natural as Possible!
Preferably organic foods brought at farmers markets. If possible avoid packaged, tinned and frozen foods such as baked products and fried foods. They contain a type of fat that causes heart disease.
Reduce Grains and Sugars!
Grains and sugars cause a release of a fat storing hormone and are best avoided due to the associated weight gain. The most healthful sources of carbohydrate are high fibre vegetables which grow above the ground!
Maintain a Balanced Diet!
Never eat carbohydrates alone! This leads to rapid fat storage in most people. Always incorporate a protein and fat source in meals, you’ll feel fuller and won’t crave more food.
DO Eat Fat!
Fat is a vital component of a healthy diet and can actually increase weight loss! Your fat intake should be composed of fish oils, coconut oil, some nut oils (especially walnut oil) and olive oil. Avoid vegetable oils and margarines!
Avoid Soy Products!
Soy is often touted as being a healthy food but soy products contain natural toxins, prevent minerals from being absorbed and are often derived from genetically modified beans.
Be Careful with Fruit!
Although a great source of vitamins and antioxidants, fruit is rich in sugars and often causes fat storage if eaten in excess. If you snack on fruit, incorporate some protein into the snack such as cold meat or a soft boiled egg.
Artificial Sweeteners!
Artificial sweeteners and additives such as aspartame and saccharin are associated with various degenerative diseases. As a rule, if a food’s ingredients label contains any words that are unpronounceable, do not eat it!
Water: a Vital Nutrient!
If you don’t drink enough water you will die. The human body is composed of approximately 87% water. The more dehydrated you become, the less effectively your body will function. A good guide is to drink two liters of water throughout the day, but not all at once.
Starvation is not Option!
If you starve yourself, go for long periods between eating, or skip meals your body will shed muscle mass and maintain fat stores. Therefore you will look frail but surprisingly fat and your energy levels will be dramatically reduced.
Breakfast: The Most Important Meal of the Day!
If you go for between six and eight hours with no food, your body will be hungry even if you have been lying down. No breakfast means you’re likely to be starving your body until lunchtime. Eat breakfast!
Low Fat Products = High Sugar!
Low fat foods are generally enhanced with artificial sweeteners and excessive sugar and salt for taste purposes. Therefore they are often worse than the full fat varieties!
Glycemic index!
Avoid carbohydrates that score highly on the glycemic index. These are generally refined and devoid of any nutritional value.
The Next Step
Dietary Guidelines / Food Diary – ask your Personal Trainer
Identify your Metabolic Type – ask your Personal Trainer
Take Action with your Health and Fitness!!!!!
Now is the time to put the information in to practice! Drive PT are one of a handful of professionals specially selected in the UK qualified to Metabolic Type individual clients. This programme elicits powerful results when adopted by our clients!