It is time to rethink diet plans and make them work for you as a healthy weight loss meal plan instead. The facts are plain and simple.
Proteins, Fats, Carbs - It’s all Greek to me
Proteins and fats generally go as one in nature and are easily identified as anything that comes from a source of something that has a pair of eyes for example fish, bird and meat. The exception to this is nuts, avocados and seeds that also have high contents of fats. Carbohydrates can be distinguished by sources that do not have eyes therefore fruit, vegetables and whole grains consisting mainly of sugar and starch.
Now the trick is to bring all these together as a meal plan and choose wisely in each food group. As each individual is different, it is important that you choose foods that make you feel at your best. One good guideline to apply is how you feel and how easily you digest the meals that you are eating plus how well you sleep after eating these particular meals.
When should I be eating what?
Often I find that I need to eat something light before I go to bed like a salad or soup and more often than not I do much better during the day when I have eaten a big breakfast. I enjoy snacking throughout the day as it keeps my body from going into starvation mode.
It is suggested that most people will generally do better on two bigger meals for breakfast and lunch and a smaller meal for dinner with healthy snacks in-between but you will need to work that out for yourself and get in tune with how you are feeling from different food choices you make throughout the day.
Stay away from the danger foods
Watch out for refined carbohydrates such as white sugar, white bread, bagels, biscuits etc. Carbohydrates are important and can be a great source of energy when chosen correctly. Try to include more wholegrain and fibre rich carbohydrates into your weight loss meal plan.
Also try to include as many fresh products as you can in your meal plan and steer away from foods that have a long shelf-life as they may contain a lot of preservatives like sugar and salt.
Isn’t there any easier way?
It can all get rather confusing but fortunately there are solutions to help you get started.
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