We’ve heard this mantra time and time again. Yet every day, we start and finish our day with foods that are negatively affecting our bodies. We might also think we’ve made important transitions towards healthy foods without fully knowing the impact of their consumption (switching from white bread to whole grain bread, for instance).
Beyond calorie counting or a commitment to exercising, you may not see optimal results unless you are mindful about the foods you are taking into your system. After all, they say that 80 percent of your body composition success is determined by how you eat. It might seem obvious, but your body does NOT like processed foods, vegetable oils and sugars (much to my chagrin). Your body DOES love meats and veggies! It also thrives on good fats, like olive and coconut oil, nuts and avocado.
So next time you are going grocery shopping, just ask yourself how many steps did it take for that loaf of whole wheat bread to make it to your kitchen? Instead, reach for green leaf lettuce to make a turkey wrap, which can aptly take its place on a lunch date. You can skip the whole wheat pasta and opt for spaghetti squash instead – even my toddler loves it. For heavy exercisers, try sweet potatoes, quinoa or wild rice for the most healthful source of carbs. If you aren’t shopping at the farmers markets, try to stay on the outside aisles of the grocery store as a rule of thumb.
Long story short, we are what we eat. So make it a good one!
