When weight-loss diets have been tested against each other, they all work about the same.
And if youre just eating healthy for, you know, your health (what an idea!)
there are still plenty of ways to do it.
So lets talk about the things that nearly all healthy eating approaches have in common.
Just as with exercise, it takes time to get used to a habit.
Eat more fruits and vegetables
If you only change one thing, make it this.
Same with fruits, especially fresh fruits.
(Apple pie is technically a fruit, but thats not quite what I mean.)
They also contain vitamins and minerals that most of us could use more of, like vitamin A andpotassium.
Eat a variety of fruits and vegetables, and you’ll cover a lot of bases.
(When you’ve got the hang of that, build on that and add another.)
Everything tastes goodseasoned and roasted.
Lean proteins like fish, chicken andtofuare an excellent base for your diet.
If youre trying to lose weight,you need more protein than the average person.
The less food you eat, the more of it needs to be protein.
Remember, protein is a nutrient found in many foods; its not just the meats and tofu themselves.
The numbers are inour protein guide.
If you work out a lot, youll also need more protein than the average person.
so youre less likely to get a snacky craving later in the day.
Make it easy to eat healthy
Intendingto eat healthy is the easy part.
Its actually grabbing the right meal or snack when youre busy or exhausted that trips people up.
So think ahead about what you want to eat, and set things up to make it easy.
Put fresh fruit in a convenient spot, and shove the candy into the back of a cabinet.
Eating healthy doesnt have to mean cooking from scratch, by the way.
Its not cheating to make things easy on yourself.
That said, dont track calories just because you feel like you should.
(1200 calories is starvation rations.)
Gradual changes are more sustainable anyway.
