In my part 1 article I looked at 3 foods that are perceived as healthy, but really pack the calorie punch. In part 2 I will look at 3 more foods that I consider to be very bad for you. Before I look at these 3 foods let me review what fat is. Fat is toxins stored in your fat cells that your body needs to survive. Your body doesn’t know that you will eat excessive amounts of fat so it stores it around your body. Fat provides no nutrients and plenty of calories. You truly can’t eat too much fat. Actually too little fat is a problem. Weight loss is really a related issue here. You want to lose weight in a healthy way. As I tell all my clients don’t try to go on a crash diet because it is not healthy to eat less than 10% of your calories from fat. But over 10% is a problem that you simply cannot achieve while on a crash diet. One of the other major problems with the food we are eating today is that it is very processed. Processed foods have very little nutrition still laced with tons of chemical additives and preservatives.
Most of the candy, snacks, and sodas that we are eating are filled with toxins. Most of the Western world is addicted to sodas and candy. People are constantly drinking soda and candy in large amounts. When you consume large amount of sugar you are getting a large amount of toxins. These toxins build up in your body and cause problems like high blood pressure. They will eventually lead to Type 2 Diabetes and other horrible diseases. Unless you want to end up with these diseases or experience a lot of discomfort along the way, you should start eating healthy.
– Vegetables: Vegetables are your best bet for healthy eating. Many people highly recommend vegetables as their choice of food. Slow-cooking vegetables like green beans, when done properly, lose their remarkable flavor but don’t lose their nutritional value. Even frozen vegetables are more nutritious than canned vegetables. To eat enough vegetables you basically need to eat 5-6 servings throughout the day. There are actually very few people who can consume that amount everyday. Remember the 5-6 servings is only part of the equation.
– Fruits: Fruits are also an important part of your diet when trying to lose weight. Their sugars are slowly digested and don’t spike your blood sugar like the candy does. You will also get a large amount of fiber to build up your intestinal wall to prevent the colon from absorbing the sugars. You can also drink the juice of fruits, especially the citrus juice because it is also filled with vitamin C to strengthen your immune system.
– Whole Grains: You need to be careful when shopping when you do your shopping because a lot of manufacturers are skimping on the amount of fiber and whole grains they put in their products. You can still go buy a superior fiber source by going with steel cut or rolled oats. Just be sure to check the Glycemic Index of the whole grains you are buying. Grinding your own oats with a food processor gives you a completely natural and healthy breakfast option.
– Beans: Beans are packed with nutrition, low in fat, high in fiber, and a great source of protein. When you are trying to lose weight you need protein, and there ARE some foods that are amazingly high in protein. But, there are some that are just as high in fat and calories as your standard burrito. When choosing beans you need to be aware of a couple of things. 1) The exclaiming: “have you tried…” before adding beans is important because most peopleacidify”your stomach”after the first few bites”. The acid turns your digestion acidic and slows your body’s ability to break down the food. It will negatively impact your body’s ability to get nutrients from the food and also cause you to become tired after you are done eating. 2)Beans are rich in fiber. Being one of the best sources of digestive-supporting, non-digestible, soluble fibers, they should be included with your foods whenever possible. 3)If you are a vegetarian or vegan, beans are your best bet. Beans are considered a full protein. A half cup of beans has about 16 grams of protein and just 6 grams of carbohydrate.
Now that you are armed with knowledge you can use that natural hunger to make better choices throughout the day!
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