Our 7 Diet Hints Exclusively For You

A piece of good advice from an ancient wisdom: “It’s all about eating the right food at the right time in the right amounts”.


Between-Meal Snack

Athletes eat up to 11 times per day! Us mere mortals should be eating small meals four to six times as day to boost our metabolism. “Feeling ravenous when it comes time to eat often leads to overeating. Keep snack-sized portions of nutritious food handy – such as cut-up vegetables and mixed nuts – and spread out your meals.

Sunday Rite
Put a lazy Sunday afternoon to use and stock the fridge with chopped vegetables and precooked protein like chicken and lean red meat. Prepackaging meals will make sure you don’t opt for fast food when you’re rushed for time.


Label Smarts
Granola or protein bars may seem like a healthy snack, but check the label before you buy. If they contain a lot of mystery ingredients, they’re probably not good for you. You can certainly do worse, but you can do better. We recommend making your own protein bars to ensure you’re eating natural ingredients.


Protein Boost

Protein is the number one thing most women lack . Eat plenty of lean meat, eggs, tofu and fish, or take a protein supplement in a smoothie between meals to keep you satisfied and away of from unhealthy snacks. Mix it up with different fruits and yogurt flavours.


Sweating Carbohydrates

It’s best to eat carbohydrates like cereals, bread and pasta after exercising, since your body is able to handle better. If you’re not hitting the gym as much as you should, try to limit carbohydrates.

Cover The Bases
Whole foods are the best sources of nutrients, but if you know you’re not eating enough fruits and vegetables, it’s important to take supplements. Target the nutrients your body is lacking, rather than taking a multivitamin. His top three supplements are fish oil (either in liquid or capsule form), a greens supplement like Greens + and protein.

Restaurant Survival Guide

Sushi: Skip the deep-fried tempura. Go for sashimi and drink antioxidant-rich green tea.
Italian: Have a side salad instead of garlic bread. Choose tomato-based pastas over creamy ones, and avoid the bread basket.
Seafood: Trade in the fried calamari for any breaded fish for grilled.
Steakhouse: Order steamed veggies instead of fries with a filet, flank, or London Broil steak (these are the leanest). Ask to hold the butter.
Buffet: Head straight to the salad bar and load up on vegetables before hitting the prepared meals, which tend to be loaded with butter.

5 May 2008 Posted in Beauty, Food