Does What You Eat Make a Difference?

It's not how much you eat but what

Does what you know to eat make you tired and fat?

There is so much nutrition information and diet advice on the internet and in magazines!


Well, maybe…



What you eat and drink

The “calories in, calories out” philosophy (i.e. how much you eat) is being drowned out with research on other factors that may be just as important and is only part of the story. 


When the intense focus on how much we ate didn't work in the long-run, it wasn’t really a surprise. We kinda knew that already, didn't we?  You can eat a ton of veggies and it will be so much better than eating a ton of bread and pasta!



Every day this is what you should aim for:


Consume all of those essential amino acids (bonus: eating protein can increase your metabolism).  It is the amino acids you are wanting to absorb that build your muscles.

Healthy fats and oils (never “hydrogenated” ones).  There is a reason some fatty acids are called “essential” (e.f.a.’s) - you need them as building blocks for your hormones and brain as well as to be able to absorb essential fat-soluble vitamins from your healthy salads. 

Use extra virgin olive oil and coconut oil. Eat your organic egg yolks, and get grass-fed meats when possible.  You don't need to overdo it here.  Just make sure you're getting some high-quality fats.

How you eat and drink

Also pay attention to how you eat and drink.



Do you drink your food?


Mindful eating means:

take smaller bites

eat slowly, chew thoroughly

and savour every bite. 

Notice and appreciate the smell, taste and texture.  Breathe.



Did you know that it takes about 20 minutes for your brain to know that your stomach is full? Yup!


And what about smoothies when you are on-the-go?



And don't gulp it down too fast.  Try to chew a little bit to mix your saliva enzymes with it before your swallow

If your smoothies don't fill you up like a full meal does, try adding in ground chia seeds and some almond butter or slices of avocado.




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