Friday, June 27, 2008

Nutrition Tip of the Week #7

Tip #7 is one that I've been working hard on. Over the years I've cut out fats to save calories, but this is a BIG mistake. Low fat diets can help you lose weight, but may be harmful to your health.

To add healthy fats back into my diet I've been taking lots of fish oil (see Tip #3) and eating more salmon, raw nuts (walnuts, almonds & natural peanut butter), avocado, olive oil, ground flax seed, organic coconut oil, and whole omega-3 eggs (with at least one yolk!).

~Laura



Tip #7
Eat Fat, Lose Fat
by Dr. John Berardi

To lose fat, sometimes you have to eat fat. Monounsaturated fats and certain polyunsaturates actually speed up the metabolic rate. Lipid researchers believe that the best of the fat burning bunch are the highly unsaturated omega 3s called EPA and DHA. A diet supplemented with omega 3-rich fish oil promotes losses of body fat with simultaneous gains in lean mass.

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Friday, June 20, 2008

Nutrition Tip of the Week #6 and Gift for You!

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~Laura


Tip #6
The Organic Debate
by Dr. John Berardi

The average person should consume two pieces of fruit and three servings of vegetables per day as a minimum. Athletes probably need even more - I recommend 10-15 servings per day for each of my athletes. Experts often spend too much time arguing about organic vs. regular fruits and veggies. I agree that raw, organic fruits and vegetables are best since they have a higher micronutrient count, but any fruits and veggies are better than none! Get sufficient fruits and vegetables in your diet before worrying about whether they're organic or not. Once you've done that, worry on.

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Saturday, June 14, 2008

Nutrition Tip of the Week #5

This tip is something most people need to hear: you DON'T have to be perfect 100% of the time to achieve the body you want! You can get results even with a little "wiggle room".
~Laura


Tip #5
The 10% Factor
by Dr. John Berardi

If some people eat one food not on their plan, their failure to be perfect sets in motion a psychological chain of events that leads to frustration and the inability to get right back on the plan. The all-or-nothing mentality sets in and BAM, they're back to nothing. But it doesn't have to be this way. 100% nutritional discipline is never required for optimal progress. The difference, in results, between 90% adherence to your nutrition program and 100% adherence is negligible. So allow yourself the extra 10% wiggle room. This will allow you the freedom to eat a few extra things not on your menu without the guilt and subsequent crash.

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Sunday, June 8, 2008

Nutrition Tip of the Week # 4

Low carloire diets are a quick weight loss fix, but most diets eventually fail because they have it all wrong. Read on to discover the real key to lasting weight loss! I think you'll be pleasantly surprised.
~Laura


Tip #4
Revving Up Metabolism
by Dr. John Berardi

I recommend more calories than most do. That's because there's no such thing as a stagnant metabolic set-point. Instead, metabolism chases intake. So, if you want a bigger metabolism, you need a bigger food intake. And if you're worried about fat gain with this approach, just use outcome-based decision making and adjust energy (calorie) intake every two weeks based on your results. Not much 'damage' can take place in only two weeks. So if you end up boosting your metabolism, you'll be thanking me eternally. And if it turns out you're consuming too much, you can just adjust down.


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