Change begins with your thinking. Shift your perspective on what you think you know of dieting & eating healthy. The result will be wellthy eating habits that can become a lifestyle change.
First Things First,
Shift Your Perspective
Focus on
what you CAN eat
Diets constrict, lifestyle changes liberate. Most diets focus on cutting bad food out. But thinking about what you can't have all the time makes you want it more! Think about what is good for you to eat. Make food choices based on what will give your body the nutrition it needs to function well.
It’s okay to CHEAT
sometimes
Too many restrictions & rules make you want to give up quickly. In a world where unhealthy food is everywhere, cheating is sometimes necessary. Over time, your body will desire to cheat less & you'll start to crave healthy food. (For those who hate vegetables, there is hope!)
All good things
take TIME
Patience is a virtue. We are used to getting everything instantly but convenience comes at a cost. Generally, the most convenient, easy, quick food has the least nutrition. Cooking from scratch takes more time but generally results in more nutritious meals! This does take more time so meal prepping is key!
Make GRADUAL
changes
Drastic changes die quick, slow & steady wins the race. Easing into eating healthier creates a lifestyle change rather than a short-term diet. Start one change at a time until it becomes your new normal, then move onto the next change. This helps the cravings because your not avoiding all your favorite foods at once!
Next, Upgrade
Your Eating
Once you think differently, it’s time to take action & upgrade your food quality. Food is meant to be medicine, healing & preventative. Unfortunately, we live in a world where our food has been so tampered with & processed. It’s harming our bodies as well as starving us from the nutrients it needs. Upgrade your eating…your body will thank you.
MEAT, you are
what they eat
Choose 100% grass-fed, grass-finished beef & organic free range chicken. Feeding the animals what they're meant to eat determines the nutrients you receive. Animals must roam & eat from the earth to receive certain nutrients. Conventional meat is filled with toxic hormones & antibiotics that can be harmful. Good quality meat is better for you, the animals & the environment!
GRAINS,
go sprouted
Sprouted means its easier for your body to digest. Your body is able to absorb all the nutrients the grains have to offer. Sprouting eliminates the anti-nutrients & transforms the grain into a living, nutrient-rich food. Grains, nuts, seeds & beans were designed to be eaten after the sprouting method.
EGGS from
happy chickens
Choose organic, pasture-raised eggs because they are actually free. Cage-free & free-range isn't what you think! They don't get time outside, but pasture-raised chickens do! Chickens must roam in pastures to get proper nutrients that your bodies need. Plus, the chickens are happier!
DAIRY,
go raw
Raw = unpasteurized Today's pasteurization process not only kills most the nutrients dairy has to offer, but also the enzyme your body needs to digest diary, hence why most people are lactose intolerant. Dairy doesn't always have to be avoided or saved for cheats. Dairy is filled with nutrients our bodies need when consumed in its original form.
FERMENTED foods
are your friends
Fermented foods are full of probiotics (good bacteria) that benefit your gut health. Gut health determines 80% of your immune system. They also increase antibodies, regulate your appetite and reduce sugar/carb cravings. The most popular fermented foods are kombucha, yogurt, raw cheese, kefir, pickles, & sauerkraut. You can also take probiotic supplements.
SUGAR, go natural,
actually natural
Sugar is addictive & can be very damaging to our health. Sugar can cause diabetes, cancer & leaky gut syndrome. Try sweetening your drinks or baking with actually natural sugars: raw honey, maple syrup, dates, coconut sugar. Kick your sugar addiction by eating more protein, fiber, healthy fats & probiotic food.
VEGGIES all day,
every day
Americans eat 50% more meat than they should. Instead of every meal being centered around meat, try eating a more plant based diet. Vegetables are amazing whole foods full of vitamins, minerals & anti-oxidants Vegetables in nature are preventative for all kinds of diseases & health issues.
FOODS TO AVOID/LIMIT REPLACEMENTS
vegetable oils (canola, peanut) avocado oil, coconut oil
soda kombucha, sparkling water
processed, unconventional meats grass-fed beef, organic chicken
artifical coffee creamer coconut milk, almond milk, honey
processed sugar & artificial sweeteners coconut sugar, dates, honey, maple syrup, banana
conventional diary raw, unpastureized diary
white/wheat bread sprouted bread
juice from concentrate cold-pressed juice no sugar added
farmed fish wild-caught fish
microwave popcorn organic, non-gmo popcorn not cooked in a bag
unfermented non-organic soy fermented, organic non-gmo soy
table salt pink himalayan sea salt
potato chips baked, organic chips
ice cream diary free, sugar free ice cream, ‘nice’ cream, Pressed Juicery freeze
candy bars Perfect bars
fast food Chipotle, mediterranean, salads
food dyes colorful food like turmeric or beets)
energy drinks ginger/lemon shots, green juice, matcha powder
white rice brown or sprouted rice
pork turkey bacon, chicken sausage
WHAT'S THE BIG DEAL?
Eating a healthy diet is so much more than weight loss these days. With cancer, diseases and even mental health issues sky rocketing and projecting only to get worse, we can’t risk eating poorly any longer. Weight loss cannot be our only motivation, there’s much more at stake. It’s time to take action with our health to prevent any future damage to our bodies.
There are other factors contributing to this problem besides diet, such as environment or genes. But what we are fueling our body with plays a huge role, and it’s something we have control over. The first step is avoiding foods that can harm our health. Next, we focus on giving our body the nutrients it needs to heal itself as well as prevent future health issues. Whole, unprocessed, healthy food is in nature preventive against cancer and diseases. It’s time to get healthy and live well!
"1 IN 2 PEOPLE BORN AFTER 1960 WILL BE DIAGNOSED WITH SOME FORM OF CANCER IN THEIR LIFETIME.“ -BRITISH JOURNAL
“The World Cancer Report provides clear evidence that healthy lifestyles could prevent as many as one third of cancers worldwide.” – World Health Organization
“Having an imbalanced diet and making poor food choices affects your overall health. The foods you put in your body directly impact how you feel, your weight and your risk of developing chronic diseases.” – SF Gate
“Unhealthy eating is responsible for a plethora of health problems…An unhealthy diet is a major risk factor for obesity, nutritional deficiencies & several chronic diseases. In addition to declining health, improper nutrition also accounts for approximately 71 billion dollars in yearly medical costs.” – SF Gate