Fitness 2000 Health Club Loughrea 091 870555

Fitness 2000 Health Club Loughrea 091 870555

Monday, April 12, 2010



Dietary tips:


Drink 2 - 3 Litres of water per day.
Cut down on/out sugar.
Cut down on/out caffeine, tea, coffee etc.
Cut down on/out white flour.
Reduce your fat intake.
Reduce your alcohol.
Cut back to 30% Carbohydrates.
Eat more protein, fish, meat, egg whites, low fat cheese, nuts (12 per portion), seeds, legumes.
Eat protein with each meal.
Reduce your carbohydrates in the evening, try not to eat them after 6pm. If you do decide to eat them after 6pm choose lower GI carbohydrates examples include, whole wheat pasta, brown basmati rice, wholegrain bread, sweet potatoes etc.
Fruit like bananas, grapes and raisins are high in natural sugar so eat in moderation.
You should try to eat 5 portions of fruit and vegetables per day.
Keep track of your diet.
Eat slowly, it can take 20 minutes for your brain to register that you are full.
Eat until your 70-80% full.
Try and eat 5 - 6 small meals per day.
Stay active, experts recommend exercising 30 minutes per day.
Remember portion control.
Eat fish 3-4 times per week, especially oily fish like salmon, mackerel and herring.
Try and choose organic where possible.
Avoid packaged and processed food.
Reduce your salt intake.
Eat vegetables that are in season and choose a wide variety, bright coloured vegetables and fruit are full of anti oxidants and nutrients.
Reduce your stress
Try and get between 6.5 - 9 hours sleep per night

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