Another suggestion for even faster weight loss would be to eliminate sugar and all heavily processed foods from your diet. This at first might seem quite impossible to you. You might even ask....”Then what is left to eat in the world?”
My answer to you is in what I mentioned in my opening title to this article: eat clean. This simply means to reset your thinking to eating all foods in their most natural form.
For instance, all fruit comes in nature’s most perfect package—so do vegetables, legumes, whole grains, and all varieties of beans. It was not until man stepped in and started stripping these great foods of their natural nutrients by adding preservatives and processing them for a longer shelf life and aesthetics, that we started our “Battle of the Bulge.” It is the reason for the alarming statistics of childhood obesity and heart disease in America today.
This is really so simple ... learn to enjoy and taste foods in their natural state. Do not drown a nice fresh salad in creamy processed bottled dressing. Opt for fresh lemon juice and a small amount of Extra Virgin Olive Oil or Virgin Coconut Oil. Mix in some fresh garlic, oregano, cracked pepper and sea salt to taste. Then see your taste buds come to life.
Same advice goes for preparing all your meals:
- When grocery shopping or dining out, make all your choices with your health in mind. Choose only lean meats and fish, and keep a large variety of fresh veggies and salads in mind. Opt for whole-grain dark breads and forget about the butter. For those of you who just can’t live without their pasta, make the switch to whole grain brands—they still have lots of carbs, but contain high protein.
- Try to stay away from alcoholic beverages. The sugar content is high and will turn to fat.
- Try to do all your eating before seven p.m. Don’t make your last meal a heavy one. Opt for some organic plain yogurt with a portion of fresh fruit. Call that your dessert.
- Don’t forget to drink a least one hundred ounces of water per day to keep your system fully hydrated. Please try to avoid all diet and processed sugary drinks.
