Nutrition can be a frustrating thing to try to keep current on — it seems like every day some new research emerges telling us some long-held health belief is now completely wrong. It can leave a person feeling completely frustrated and not sure what to believe.
But you know what? I think the basics of healthy eating are pretty straightforward and not that hard to understand — and no, they really don’t change much. There’s not really a trick, per say (though I think we often want there to be). Just some guiding principles. Here’s a few that have worked pretty well for me:
Eat lots of vegetables, fruit and lean meats: These should be the core of your diet. One thing I’ve noticed among successful athletes, fitness models, figure champions, you name it, is that with some variation this is a the core of all their diets. A favorite of mine? Steamed broccoli and chicken. It’s easy to make and packs a powerful punch. Weight lifters love this because it helps them add muscle (a former Ms. Fitness competitor told me it was her secret weapon). And since muscle burns more calories than fat, it pays to have more muscle. And if you’re eating a lot of fruits and veggies, that helps you…
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