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In a nutshell: Veggies, limited fruits (1 serving per day), some protein (red meat, lamb, fish, chicken (go for organic and grass fed for meat if you can)), good healthy fats (coconut oil, MCT oil, some butter)
avoid anything and everything that comes in packaging. Packaging and long shelf life = preservatives, additives and all that crap.
Exercise is more important than diet for overall health and longevity. Obviously all habits contribute but people put a (temporary) focus on their diet and forget everything else in my own experience.
Then I agree.
In simple terms: Eat plant-based foods, period. Veggies, fruits for snacks, beans, nuts, etc. Avoid processed foods other than plant foods that are minimally processed for freshness (liked canned foods).
I thought I would struggle to stop eating meat, especially chicken. After the first few days, vegetables and beans started to taste amazing! I had no idea what I've been missing all these years since meat mutes the taste of everything else.
I also avoid dairy and snack foods. I "cheat" about once every two weeks during social events, but even then I crave the healthier options. I now look at bad foods differently and I feel better than ever.
Tip: Take a one-a-day multivitamin that includes B12. When you’re getting started, get rid of all the bad food. If it's there, you'll eat it.
This is probably the worst site to ask. The replies will range from Soylent to Doritos to vegan without much moderate voices in between. A lot of insurance plans will completely cover a visit to a nutritionist or talk to your GP. Don't listen to the fads and hysteria on the internet that offer diets that are simple to describe but hard to live by.
I love cooking. But never for myself, and 90% of my meals are by myself.
With ready-to-eat or drink stuff, you just calorie count. Miss bits or increase bits depending on other things you've eaten (ie when out, someone has cooked, etc). Feeling fat today? Miss a meal. Feeling a little light? Snack a bit more.
It works well for me as I create my meal plan in the white space (see example) looking up the values from calorieking.com
EDIT: Note that this math comes from a book "Bigger, Leaner, Stronger" - calculated for Men. There is a similar book for Women that may differ.
Define your goals, find out your TDEE, adjust your daily calorie consumption, then replace staple foods with healthier options. Trying to do everything at once is guaranteed to make you hate dieting and fall off the bandwagon quickly. For example: if you want to lose weight, find out your TDEE - 350--500 calories. Spend two or three weeks trying stick to that total amount, without worry too much about changing everyt…
> find out your TDEE - 350--500 calories This has worked very well for me, I stated on May 15th and I am down 35lbs/16kg [1]. Curbing cravings and not eating at night have been the hardest obstacles to overcome. [1] http://i.imgur.com/WZBgzXH.png
I practice IF, just works with my natural eating habits. Was never a breakfast person but giving up eating late night snacks has also been tough for me.
The hardest part is trusting the process of cutting and sticking to it even when not seeing immediate results.
You're in luck, we've just imported 175K Open Data products from the USDA, so it now works in the US :-)
Also it's collaborative, so please take pictures as you scan products :)
https://android.openfoodfacts.org https://ios.openfoodfacts.org
I often recommend people to "reset" their diet. For 30 consecutive days: - Think of food as a source of nutrients, not pleasure. - Only eat once a day. - Only eat beef. - Only drink water. After 30 days, introduce 1 new ingredient a week.
This is great advice because every additional ingredient you add reduces your risk of colon cancer.